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Al Batt: I’m no Latin scholar — mea culpa isn’t my fault

I’d turn pro if there was an apologetic league. I can say “I’m sorry” with the best of them. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Life can be a slippery slope, but it’s a fantabulous ride

We were as young as we’d ever be. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I’m thankful dodgeball didn’t involve a Challenger, Charger, Diplomat or Dart

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt I woke up with a start in the middle of the night. It wasn’t the cat coughing up ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Weather always happens whether we want it to or not

We’d be stuck for words if it weren’t for the weather. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I remember my beloved father being much older than me

Ladies and gentlemen, horses and fleas, bowlegged ants and cross-eyed bees, I’ll be home for Father’s Day; it’ll be a breeze. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I believe in letting my soggy smile be my discount umbrella

I’ve never seen it rain cats and dogs, but it’s going to rain when I see the Johnson’s yellow dog chasing the Holland’s black cat. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Potholes prey upon drivers aged 35-44 who have good teeth and poor eyesight

I’d had an unpleasant experience. The store’s cashier was slow and rude. I tried to overlook his imperfections. We all have bad days, but he ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: There was a lot of name-calling during the graduation ceremonies

Welcome students, parents, teachers and staff of High Falutin High School. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Does a mother sleep or just worry with her eyes closed?

I’d started working a summer job at a large factory. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: You know spring has sprung when the snow has gotten warmer

Spring is right around the snowbank. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Remembering the good old days and the good cough drops

A friend grumbled about his bother-in-law. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: My neighbor nearly got a DOI ticket — driving on ice

Buying used underwear. That has nothing to do with this column, but I had to start it some way. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 8:59 pm

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Al Batt: He said there would be whooshing and I heard it

No one is fully prepared to become a year older in just one day. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Cargo pants — gateway to adventure or man’s purse pants?

I felt like I should be pulling a semitrailer. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Mother turned tying necktie into a team roping event

I took a sales course early in my life. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:45 pm

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