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Al Batt: There sure were a lot of old people there

Life is a sweet dream. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:00 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How to tell the difference between a viceroy butterfly and a monarch

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

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

Opinion

Al Batt: Why do you live here and not over there?

I live about a mile from where I grew up. My mother said that I had no choice. She believed that nuts don’t fall far ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 5:54 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: No bees were harmed when motorist takes colony’s queen for a ride

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, September 23, 2017 9:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: Sorry I seem to say sorry a little too much

I went for a walk with my wife and a friend. I discovered a pile of walnuts at the base of a tree. The tree had ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 8:41 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: A chickadee’s song changes when in danger

My neighbor Crandall stops by. “How are you doing?” I ask. “Everything is nearly copacetic. I brought you a sweet watermelon. I got it from ... Read more

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

Columnists

Al Batt: Hug life and it will surely give you a hug back

The day hadn’t let any light in yet. I found my way to a cafe for breakfast. Breakfast is my favorite meal. Three tables were hosting groups. There ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:27 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: Do Cooper’s hawks remain in the Albert Lea area during winter?

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

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

Columnists

Al Batt: Part Welsh, Swedish, English and potato

I like food as well as the next guy. Probably better. I know the next guy and he’s not much of an eater. I relish potatoes. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 10:29 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: If milkweed plant is too invasive, what can be planted instead?

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

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

Columnists

Al Batt: The moment of the great butterfly release

It was a day finer than a frog hair cut four ways. I enjoy going to the Steele County Fair. I had a purpose there. No, ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 10:43 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: How do birds maintain hold on branches when they’re sleeping?

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: Living a life in the sunlight and shadows

I grew up in an era when salad and dessert forks were as rare as hen’s teeth, I got carpal tunnel from pushing lima beans ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 9:25 pm

Arts & Culture

Al Batt: When food is scarce, mimick spiders and trick friends into sharing

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

by Al Batt, Saturday, August 19, 2017 9:00 am

Columnists

Al Batt: I found myself surrounded by coupons

I hadn’t had the wrapper off the day for long. The fellow sitting next to me on the Sardine Airlines (Motto: “If you want room to ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:56 pm

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