Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

Magic 8-Ball may offer sound advice

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

Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

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 ...

Al Batt

Even Noah didn’t have matching socks

According to Men’s Health magazine, the worst food in America is Outback Steakhouse's Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch ...

Al Batt

Shovels inside not much help

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting “An alligator bit off my nephew’s finger.” “Which one?” “How should I ...

Al Batt

Lost in the parking lot? You have company

A survey cited in The Wall Street Journal found that 59 percent of women admitted to having frequent ...

Al Batt

Sleeping up a million bucks

I toured Lambeau Field. There were eight of us — two normal people, four Packer fans and two ...

Al Batt

Campaign ads hit 45-miles worth of nerves

1. I read that the human body has 45 miles of nerves. If that’s true, negative ads have ...

Al Batt

Just in time for Halloween come boxelder bug zombies

My wife found her workplace invaded by boxelder bugs. Some of bugs assumed positions on the floor. Each ...

Al Batt

Fatty foods easy to catch

“Why do humans eat so much fatty foods?” They’re easy to catch.

Al Batt

Short nights for city slickers out on the farm

I don’t often eat too much, but I frequently eat too fast. I blame my haste on growing ...

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