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Al Batt: This is not exactly some music to my ears

Everyone should have a friend in Raymond, Nebraska. I’m fortunate to have several there. Friends help me understand the day’s plot. One of those friends from Raymond, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 7:36 pm

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Al Batt: A goose chase: For many Canada geese, it is time for molt migration

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 23, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Sometimes the old memory improves with age

We don’t forget to worry. My mother insisted that worrying was like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:00 pm

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Al Batt: One of these things is just like the other: Is it a bird call or a word?

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 16, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: BRB is why the LOL phrase was created

I watched a honey bee forage on the flowers of Dutch clover. The bee, having filled the pollen baskets on its hind legs, flew off with ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:38 pm

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Al Batt: Dandelions are important sources of nectar for bees in the spring

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. Today is laundry day. I’ve been out of clean bath towels for ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 9, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Secret sauce includes the sweat of summer

Tales from Exit 22, By Al Batt Well, we wanted to see other seasons. That doesn’t always go well. Summer doesn’t always agree with us. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 10:00 pm

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Al Batt: Size of owls’ eyes reflect what the birds use them for: night vision

Al Batt of Hartland is a member of the Albert Lea Audubon Society. Email him at SnoEowl@aol.com. My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, June 2, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Magic bean potion helps morning-impaired

How did my family take their coffee? Very seriously.   No one started working until the caffeine did.   Coffee sipped at the kitchen table aided discussion, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 9:57 pm

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Al Batt: Swallows may be good luck, but several materials keep them at bay

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, May 26, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Happy Mother’s Day, week, month and year

We all have them — those random moments that occur while we’re reading a book, looking at a family photo album, hearing laughter, admiring peonies, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 10:00 pm

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Al Batt: Great horned owlets can take a minute to move away from home

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?“ I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’m as busy as a nudist camp mosquito. I’m pretty satisfied with ... Read more

by Al Batt, Friday, May 18, 2018 9:18 pm

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Al Batt: Too much rain makes for soggy spiders

Dear Unnamed High School Class of 2018, family, friends, teachers and those who thought there would be food:   I’m proud to be your commencement speaker ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:11 pm

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Al Batt: Cluster flies of a feather: earthworm parasite named for its behavior

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, May 12, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Wash hands immediately after washing hands

The sign in the restroom read, “Employees must wash hands.” I waited 20 minutes, but no employee washed my hands. When wild animals need to go, they ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 8:11 pm

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