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Al Batt: Is there such a thing as too many pockets?

The salesman told me that the Subaru Ascent had 19 cup holders. I couldn’t imagine ever being that thirsty. I used to toss all my flotsam and ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:57 pm

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Al Batt: Square v. rectangle: All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I finally got that coffee stain out of my new coat.” Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: The good old days and the good new days

It’s difficult to not live in the past. When it still seems as if this is 2018. There is no doubt, 2019 is going to be a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:06 pm

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Al Batt: Primary consideration when choosing binoculars is ease of use

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, January 12, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Winter is often a misunderstood season

We act like a herd of zebras sensing the presence of lions. A January thaw makes us uneasy. We feel an urge to remove the seals from ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9:33 pm

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Blue jays get bad rep for a diet actually composed of insects, nuts

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, January 5, 2019 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Taking pride in granddaughter’s achievement

I came out of the bathroom. I’ve done it before. It’s no magic act, but I try to come out of a bathroom as often as I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 4:06 pm

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Al Batt: Nuts, squirrels and folklore of putting a nest in the Christmas tree

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 29, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Swami, how I love you, how I love you so

My doorbell rang. I opened the door, and a robed visitor accompanied by sitar music walked in out of the dimming twilight. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 10:00 pm

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Al Batt: What percentage of their body weight do certain birds eat daily?

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 22, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: The cat had its own Christmas tradition

I was too young to own an ugly Christmas sweater. I lived under the threat of getting one as a gift, but I refused to let ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:21 pm

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Al Batt: Bird’s name possibly inspired by Biblical behavior around water

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 15, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Winter is result of griping about summer heat

I can’t help thinking about tater tots. This is a wonderful world. Especially since tater tots were created in 1953. Tater tots enhance my existence. An uncle ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:47 pm

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Al Batt: Avoid honey in hummingbird feeders to keep bacteria, fungus away

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, December 8, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: November  was nice, but December will be dandy

I stepped briefly out into the November night. As Bob Uecker, the baseball announcer in the movie “Major League” said, “Just a bit outside.” There was a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 8:47 pm

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