Al Batt

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 ...

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Full Circle: ‘Christmas’ stirs many emotions

“Christmas” is possibly the most loaded word in our English language. No other term stirs up so many ...

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Amy Klobuchar: An early holiday present

‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through DC Members of Congress found something on which they agree; “Transportation funding ...

Al Batt

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 ...

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Staying in shape during the holidays

It is possible to enjoy the holidays without over indulging and putting on those extra five or 10 ...

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Shopping with a hero sums up the season

Happy holidays, everyone. This time of year always fosters a spirit of giving, and we at Vision 2020 ...

Al Batt

Al Batt: Backup in a bottle of ketchup

I have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. ...

Columnists

Gifts help make Austin a home for the arts

We at the Austin Area Commission for the Arts are proud to be part of Austin, and believe ...

Columnists

Full Circle: Leftover laments

Oh, m’gosh! Just looked in my refridge. Talk about unrest! With Christmas coming, every shelf is still sagging ...

Best Bets

Best Bets: Enjoy the warmth

With warm weather this weekend, there is sure to be fun for everyone as you take a stand ...

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A tradition of beautiful song; Familiar faces return with ASO’s performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’

There is an opportunity to be immersed in beauty at 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Augustine Church ...

Columnists

Exciting times ahead for Vision 2020

Hello, Austin! It’s been an exciting first few weeks on the job at Vision 2020, and I couldn’t ...

Al Batt

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 ...

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Gearing up for new classes

While fall classes are winding down at the ArtWorks Center, we’re already gearing up for another knot of ...

Columnists

Be specific, concrete with forgetful youngsters

QUESTION: Are there strategies for helping disorganized and forgetful kids? ANSWER: Remembering is more difficult for children with ...

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