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Al Batt

When it’s given with love, every gift rocks

I wore long underwear as I struggled to read books by flickering candlelight. Reading by candlelight is an art that produces more red eyes than ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:34 am

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Moments, not presents, bring holiday happiness

Gift bags change hands more often than a dollar bill. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:10 am

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In-laws and police deputies

My mother-in-law was visiting. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 11:26 am

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Hotel horror may have ended upon a good note

The hotel’s thin walls drew our attention to the drama in the next room. A harsh male voice found space for swear words in every ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:37 am

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Stronger shoestrings not always a good thing

I bought shoestrings for the first time in years. I replaced old ones that refused to wear out. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:49 am

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Starlings change color of feathers with seasons

The winter color of the European starling is a glossy iridescent black with purple and greens, with the tips of the feathers having white stars. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:49 am

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Halloween miscalculation can leave you in the dark

I was sitting at the breakfast table eating a piece of toast covered in peanut butter – smooth. I was wearing my “Yeah, I know” ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 11:02 am

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No way to win on costs of energy?

Many farmers didn’t run a grain dryer this year. Quite a savings in fuel costs. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 10:39 am

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No rest for the wary

It happened again. Someone stole my car and then returned it to the same parking lot but in a different spot. He doesn’t damage it ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:17 am

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10 not-so-certain certain ways to predict winter

1. The wider the middle brown band is on a woolly bear caterpillar, the milder the coming winter will be. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:46 am

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An apology to baseball player Marv Throneberry

I have two wonderful neighbors--both named Bruce--who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:42 am

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Stubbed toes can get even with head

My feet are vengeful things. Whenever I stub a toe, it gets its revenge by walking me to a place where I could bump my ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:05 am

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Ants’ efforts at picnic to eat healthy are futile

I was on my way to a state park for a company picnic for ants. I spotted a bumper sticker reading, “Eat well, stay fit, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:27 am

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Humor helps heal bumps of bad roads, life

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “How did you get stung on the nose?” “I smelled a flowber.” “There is no ‘b” in ‘flower.’” “There ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:09 am

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Talented singer rewarded with sitting ovation

Gus Courrier of Emmons is quite a singer. Gus told me that he is such talented vocalist that it isn’t uncommon for him to get ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 1:38 pm

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