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Al Batt: I raised a stink by kicking a skunk with my bare foot

I kicked a skunk with my bare foot. In retrospect, I’d rather have had someone else kick the skunk. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Do you put on shoes and socks or socks and shoes to eat popcorn?

It’s good to shake the cobwebs off occasionally. Read more

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

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Al Batt: Wobble stoppers and dangerous restaurant booths are no yacht party

The day had a wobble in it. Read more

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

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Al Batt: Take that job and shovel it — the song of the snowbound

I knew him a little, but not a lot. “How are you doing?” I asked. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: It’s a snowstorm — quick, everyone into the ditch

The Loafers’ Club was meeting at the Cafe. “Getting stuck wouldn’t be a problem if everyone drove as I do,” said one. “I’ve never once been ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I’ve decided to stop dancing on marbles and kicking snard

New Year’s resolutions are something we hope other people make. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: It’s snow joke — there’s no day for a snow day

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt Have you ever had one of those days when everything went right? I haven’t either. A friend claims ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: You couldn’t buy a single green Dot in the outhouse

It was back when rocks were soft and coffee came in only one size — a cup. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: There will be weather almost every day in 2023

The 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 27, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Nothing says Christmas like lip lilac and a fruitcake

Lip lilac, visage violet or mug holly. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: I heard a muffled cackle at St. Aidan Cemetery

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt Joe was dying. But he got over it. The report of his imminent demise had been greatly exaggerated. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Waiting into a river of proliferating procrastinators

“The Foolish Almanak For Anuthur Year” by Theodor Rosyfelt published in 1906, said, “It is said that nothing is impossible; but there are lots of ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Never gamble more than your beneficiaries can lose

I’m not against gambling. I’ve purchased raffle tickets for good causes, entered a couple of March Madness pools and eaten my cooking. I was in ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: This is not a bunch of dried Bullwinkle for this contest

Tales from Exit 22 by Al Batt A cow chip is no chocolate chip. I don’t see many cow chip cookies where I hang out. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 8:45 pm

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Al Batt: Feel free to sing along even if you’re not in the shower

 “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometime you’ll find. You get what you need.” Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:45 pm

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