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Al Batt: Crying at the movies … in the checkout line

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting Sarah is mad at me. Why? Because I mispronounced her name. I called her Sara. Driving by the Bruces ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 9:19 am

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Al Batt: The best things about Christmas

Do you know what the best thing about Christmas is? No, it’s impossible to pick out one thing. That’s the best thing about Christmas. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 9:27 am

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Al Batt: Backup in a bottle of ketchup

I have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 9:43 am

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Al Batt: Early grey is the lutefisk of the tea world

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting It bothers me. What bothers you? You know, when I’m talking and I can’t find the right, er, uh, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 9:37 am

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Al Batt: Certain bird seeds are better fits for types of feeders

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting The world is becoming too crowded. That’s true. Yet, it could use a lot more like me. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 10:08 am

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Al Batt: Don’t blame the cell phone for ringing

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting When my wife first began to snore, it was so cute I could hardly stand it, but now… But ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 9:39 am

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Al Batt: Be wary of aging wizards

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I don’t seem to be able to stay on my diet. Why not? Lack of willpower? That’s not it. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:26 am

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Al Batt: Strong winds push businesses overseas

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I almost bought some exercise equipment. Why didn’t you? The guy at the store where I was going to ... Read more

by Al Batt, Thursday, November 12, 2015 9:32 am

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Al Batt: You can’t see birds’ ears for a reason

Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting: Why aren’t you at work? I may not be at work, but I’m thinking about work. I don’t know ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 10:19 am

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As Batt: Driving is a hoot and a hiss

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: It’s a sticky situation, but fortunately, when I was a teenager, my father told me exactly what to do ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:29 am

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Al Batt: It’s too bad junk food doesn’t taste like junk

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Take a look at these lovely stamps I got at the post office. Nice. I wonder what you have ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:46 am

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Al Batt: Stop signs aren’t ever ‘stoptional’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I’m getting older. What was your first clue? It gets late earlier. Driving by the Bruces I have two ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:37 am

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Al Batt: A testy cafe on Clean Fork Friday

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I’m taking a first aid class. You should, too. Not me. What would you do if you came across ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:50 am

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Al Batt: Memories of ‘The Uncle Rob Show’

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I walked into a room three times and I still couldn’t remember why I was there. That’s too bad, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:30 am

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Al Batt: Predators could be keeping birds from the feeders

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I’ve been eating an all-vegetarian diet. How is that working for you? I don’t know. Vegetarians are really hard ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 8:32 am

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