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‘70s political debate ends with trip to garbage dump

It was back in the days before anyone could say, “That must be out by Walmart” and before anyone watched Antiques Roadshow. We took old ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:58 am

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Flyswatter no substitute for a flytrap

Whenever I got a new ballpoint pen for school, the first thing I did was to take the pen apart. I’m not sure why I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:17 am

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Wobbly fan adds reason to look up in prayer

A man has to look up when someone else looks up. It’s a law, like gravity. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 11:05 am

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Interesting books just out of reach

I walked into a bookstore in Kearney, Neb. A young clerk met me near the door and asked, “Are you finding everything okay?” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 4:03 pm

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Immaculate shoes and snoring in church pews

As the minister talked, my attention was diverted to the bright white shoes worn by the man seated next to me. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:45 am

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Trail cams are making deer into celebrities

Neal Batt of Hartland showed me some wonderful photos taken by his trail camera. A deer captured in the instrument’s eye licked the lens of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:44 am

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Car with most duct tape has right of way

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 6, 2012 9:56 am

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Baseball card smiles predict players’ lifespan

A 2010 Wayne State University research project examined the baseball card photos of Major League players from 1952. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:12 am

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For farmers, even retiring doesn’t end lifelong habit

My father was a farmer. He attended both Farm Bureau and Farmers Union meetings. He didn’t agree with either organization. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:45 am

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The Dark Ages with no Netflix

A visitor was amazed that I didn't subscribe to Netflix. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:41 am

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The ghosts of farms past are found in the rust

It snowed but I was able to get out of the yard. Being snowed in isn’t as bad as being snowed out. Not being able ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:37 am

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A tasty, filling pastry for yesterday and today

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:50 am

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Before social media radio programs filled the gap

“I’ll bet nothing surprises you anymore.” Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:56 am

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Shopping over-estimate buys trouble from spouse

“How come you never offer me a penny for my thoughts?” Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 11:00 am

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BB gun claimed many lights, no eyeballs

Jean Shepherd’s wonderful book that became a swell movie titled, “A Christmas Story,” told the tale of a young boy obsessed with getting “an official ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:13 am

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