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The secret life of name tags

People tend to turn their sneezes into words — most of which I could not print here. I heard a man sneeze, “Oshkosh!” He was ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:36 am

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Green soap leaves many holes

I was staying in a hotel near Bloomington, Indiana. The soap in the bathroom was advertised as a green soap. The bar of soap had ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:16 am

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Term limits help migration

The gentleman from Fairmont said that he had been sitting at a table with his friends. One of them put so much sugar and cream ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 5, 2010 8:52 am

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I think he makes too much

Last night I sat down to read a “Raising your dog” book after Jeanne went back to St. Paul. Of course remembering what I’ve read ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 5, 2010 8:47 am

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Season for ‘jellow yackets?’

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, September 28, 2010 10:40 am

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Ospreys returning to area?

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, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:43 am

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A lunch hour of guessing

Pat Staloch of Hartland has attended and worked at many schools during his lifetime. He says that some schools have great lunches and some not ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:25 am

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Bald-headed jay not unusual

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, September 7, 2010 11:35 am

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A hungry cat would eat onions

The “check engine” light is glowing on the dashboard of my car. A mechanic told me that as long as it is not red or ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:42 am

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Three-legged dog does the trick

The man from Vermont told me that he was 13 years old when his only sibling was born. He thinks that his parents wanted free ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 10:10 am

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Fast food and reality TV

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, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11:28 am

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Dialing days are in the past

Bob Hargis of Riverton, Wyoming said that his favorite T-shirt reads, “Ambiguity: What Happens In Vagueness, Stays In Vagueness.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:53 am

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Smiles stronger than rage

A Japanese proverb says, “He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 9:03 am

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A smile can go along way

Mother Teresa said, “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:30 am

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Shopping for old complaints

I was waiting in line in a grocery store. It was the express lane at its busiest. I let an uncomfortable man go ahead of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:49 pm

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