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Al Batt: A swing, a sway and a severe sidestep

I staggered from bed. I was wide awake except for my brain and my feet. I stubbed my toe on something hiding as only things that aren’t ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:24 pm

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Al Batt: At 18 degrees below zero, the Christmas Bird Count was still on

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, January 13, 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. The renowned mystic from ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:19 pm

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Snow welcomed by certain small members of the animal kingdom

My neighbor Crandall stops by. Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, January 6, 2018 9:00 am

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Al Batt: A winter wonderland or a winter wimperland?

Do you feel a draft? It’s called winter. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 pm

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Local and national bird counts both upcoming as new year arrives

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I can’t believe it has been a year since I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 30, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: An old school bus was how I often rolled

Well, Donner my Blitzen! It happens every year. The year ends. I’m sure some crackpot carrying a hand-lettered sign tried to warn us. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:00 pm

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Al Batt: Consider personal birding preferences when choosing binoculars

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 23, 2017 11:11 am

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Al Batt: Life is good, and I hope that you are, too

Dear You know who you are, You’ve been at the front of my mind. Despite that, you’re still getting the annual Christmas letter ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 10:27 pm

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Al Batt: 2018 designated ‘The Year of the Bird’ by National Geographic

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 16, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: This must be the time of year of the wish

Time for a pop quiz. There is only one question, so take your time. What color is a yield sign? The yield sign was added to the Manual ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 9:16 pm

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Al Batt: Bird sighting segued to jail time for 1940s government official

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Pick up that penny, but wash your hands

I wasn’t talking aloud to myself, but I was doing color commentary in my mind. Like everyone, I had things to consider. I once saw a ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:44 pm

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’Tis the season for Christmas trees, muskrat mounds and gall flies

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I’ve been contemplating my belly button. I’ve decided that I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Saturday, December 2, 2017 9:00 am

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Al Batt: Why doesn’t glove compartment have gloves?

I took my foot from the foot feed and put it on the brake pedal of the car as I parked near a walking trail. The ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:52 pm

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