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Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Researches have evidence of birds spreading fire to force out prey

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: Trimming eyebrows and political campaigns

Al Batt’s columns appear in the Tribune every Wednesday and Sunday. I was trimming my eyebrows with a dull scissors. I wasn’t doing it for ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 9:54 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Spiders seldom bite humans; stink bug gaining foothold in region

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, June 5, 2016 9:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: Orange you afraid of traffic orange barrels?

Al Batt’s columns appear in the Tribune every Wednesday and Sunday. It was a day based upon actual reality. Most days are. It was a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 9:29 am

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Walk in the woods is never a waste of time; life is one grand song

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, May 29, 2016 9:00 am

Columnists

My, oh, my, how I love to eat some pie!

I was half-hungry because I’d been to a meeting where pie charts had been displayed. I saw a slice of pie in the convenience store ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:37 am

Arts & Culture

When are most fawns born? How can you tell how old a turkey is?

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, May 21, 2016 1:53 pm

Columnists

You’ve surprised a lot of people by graduating

Graduates, parents, friends, faculty, innocent bystanders, creditors and those with a malfunctioning GPS, it’s a great pleasure to speak to you at this graduation. Welcome ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:44 am

Arts & Culture

While male birds are busy singing, what are the females doing?

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:00 am

Featured News

Environmental book ‘Big Marsh’ by A.L. native a real page-turner

In her book “The Big Marsh: The Story of a Lost Landscape,” Cheri Register weaves a tapestry of stories based upon historical and family accounts. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:00 am

Columnists

Berkshire Hathaway went down thataway

I clutched my “Berkshire Hathaway for Dummies” book. I carried it to Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Omaha. It’s been described as the Woodstock of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:11 am

Arts & Culture

Birds fly together to help each other ward off possible predators

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:00 am

Columnists

Arizona warmed the cockles of my heart

I travel a lot with my work. Usually, I find myself in a state of confusion, but this time I was in Arizona. I love ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:29 am

Arts & Culture

Numerous events and guest speakers planned for ’16 BBRP Expo

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

by Al Batt, Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:00 am

Columnists

A mother’s influence can be long-reaching

I miss Mom. She has been dead for some years now, but I feel her loss as much as ever. The last memory I have ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 9:15 am

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