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Always starting on the right foot will atrophy the left

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, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:34 am

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Fast food tea is better than nothing

Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting “I didn’t get any sleep. My wife twisted my nose all night.” “Is she mad at you?” “No, she ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:10 am

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Small towns have endless corners

Hartland is near the hem of the state. Folks take the road less graveled to get here. The smallest of towns has endless corners. A ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:07 am

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Playing the part of a good passenger

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I remember the day I was flying all alone in a bush plane near Fairbanks when…” “You’ve never been ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 10:24 am

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Famed singer wasn’t driving his Chevy to the levee

Singer Don McLean (famed for singing “American Pie”) was fined $400 for cruising through a 15 mph school zone in Maine at 43 mph. He ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:04 am

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Snow storm predictions cause panic purchases

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I won a vacation package on a raffle. Five nights in Idaho.” “Five nights. No days?” “Nope, just nights.” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 10:18 am

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Batt: Lost GPS is no help

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I kept getting lost, so I bought a GPS.” “Did that help?” “No, I lost the GPS.” I’ve learned ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:27 am

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A calendar isn’t the end of the world

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “It feels as if this is last year.” “That’s because you didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions. Mine is ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 10:48 am

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Injury from ‘safety first’ sign is suit of irony

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “So you’re remodeling the house, eh?” “Do you think I could put the wallpaper on myself?” “I’m sure you ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:30 am

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Make two copies of mental notes

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I’m worried.” “What are you worried about?” “My wife left a message telling me not to get the items ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:42 am

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It’s nice to enjoy the sun, not race it

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I have a cold.” “I hope you’re taking care of it.” “I am. I’ve had it for five days ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:20 am

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Duct tapeworms concern St. Menard’s Hardware

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I can’t wait until the weekend gets here.” “Do you have big plans?” “Yeah, to make it to Monday.” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 11:42 am

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Magic 8-Ball may offer sound advice

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “The doorbell repairman.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:13 am

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If a cat’s email inbox is its food dish, than its outbox is its litter box

I hadn’t been home long. I got to bed late and my body was still operating on a time zone three hours away. I woke ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 7:16 am

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Trip to Ariz. a good cure for blizzards

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting “I’m giving you running shoes for Christmas.” “I haven’t run since I missed the bus in the third grade.” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:44 am

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