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Al Batt: The story of my first and only wife, Gail, and me

I was at that age where men believe their own mythology and the barbershop’s broom had a part in the middle.  Gail and I were young, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 3:21 pm

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Al Batt: Is there a most recognizable bird in the world? If so, what is it?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “I’m a dollar or two ahead, so I put a down payment on a free lunch. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: When squirrels chatter more than our teeth

I greeted the day with a sneeze. Sneezing is a part of my skill set. I’d walked outside and experienced a photic sneeze reflex, sun sneeze or ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:08 pm

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Al Batt: Why are they called cedar waxwings? Do bluebirds mate for life?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m still waiting to see if my morning coffee intake uses its ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Can you believe it, there is a toe in my drink!

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt “I might have accidentally kissed a toe.” I wasn’t watching a documentary on toe jam. It was said ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:02 pm

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Al Batt: How did myth of hummingbirds migrating on backs of geese start?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’ll remember your birthday this year because it falls on garbage day. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Elvis owned a classic Cadillac station wagon

A hood was raised. That’s rarely a good thing on a car or a hooded sweatshirt. At a car show it’s fine, but a raised hoodie ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:35 pm

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Al Batt: The different owls that can be found at Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. All my life I wanted fame and fortune. I’ve given up on ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 22, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: I wasn’t shoveling sunshine this winter

I might make June my primary snow-removal system. It’d be easier than shoveling. Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:40 am

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Al Batt: Why do dogs want to turn around in circles before they lay down?

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Follow your dreams and dream of sleeping

Just five minutes more. If you are the average, above-average American, that’s how much more sleep you need. For some, the hardest part of each day is ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:40 pm

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Al Batt: Carpenter ants do not eat wood, but will nest in weakened material

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m already suffering from election fatigue. I’ve stopped watching reality TV shows. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Chew each bite 32,847 times to live longer

Never yell “Food fight!” on soup day in school. I thought of that lesson I’d learned in junior high as I tossed a couple of cans ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:01 pm

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Al Batt: It’s hard to find owls because they are excellent at blending in

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’ve come to the realization that the only way I’m ever going ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, February 1, 2020 9:00 am

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Al Batt: There’s no day like a snow day like no day I know

The weather outside was frightful, but getting out of school would be delightful. I’d done my homework, repeating “Please” incessantly. According to radio reports, the conditions of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:11 pm

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