From: hamptons.guestofaguest.com

Quogue's reining renaissance man on liberal arts colleges, teaching writing vs. writing, and why he loves south shore winters.

Roger Rosenblatt has been the essayist for TIME and the New York Times, and a correspondent for PBS' NewsHour. He was the New Republic's and US World Report and News' senior editor. He's written 12 nationally acclaimed, often best-selling books. He's amassed a Peabody, an Emmy, and two Polks. And he does not use email. I ask how such a feat is possible in our age of round-the-clock virtual connection. "A combination of inborn stupidity and laziness," he tells me.

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There's quite a lot going on this weekend, but we've culled the best so you don't have to:

Friday:

• Join us at Surf Lodge for lobster rolls and paddle boarding.
• Let the post-punk tunes of Haunted Hacienda unleash your inner Ted Leo at the Artful Dodger.

Saturday:

• Check out Izzy Gold's new line (and spinning skills) at Blue and Cream from 5-7. More»