The other day, when Brett, one of the pros at East Hampton Indoor Tennis, noted that Jon Diat, The Star’s fishing writer, and I, its sportswriter, were among the few who wore masks when playing there, I said we did so because “we’re tyrannized by our wives.”

My introduction to the art of Prudence Punderson came in 1976 in Connecticut, when I took up embroidery and checked out a book on the subject that contained an example of her work. But an East Hampton connection? That came as a surprise.

AMAGANSETT

Cory and Lori Muscara to Kimberly Whitney, 73 Oak Lane, Sep. 29, $1,280,000.

Robin Burns-McNeill to 20 Whalers LN L.L.C., 20 Whalers Lane, Nov. 20, $4,200,000.

23 Bittersweet Lane L.L.C. to Geriann Tepedino, 23 Bittersweet Lane (vacant), Nov. 24, $1,875,000.

Estate of Albert Blasen to Linda and Stephen Fogelson, 6 Golf Club Drive (vacant), Dec. 30, $1,475,000.

BRIDGEHAMPTON

CVR First L.L.C. to NDL Enterprises L.L.C., 67 Birchwood Lane, Sep. 30, $3,512,996.