Al Batt

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Not too early for radishes

The man from Rochester told me that he lived next door to an avid gardener. The neighbor takes pride in having the first vegetables in ... Read more

Tobacco chewing dog turns to church shoes

I have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur ... Read more

When worms turn up in the open it’s to travel

The wet conditions give worms an opportunity to move to new places. Since worms breathe through their skin Read more

Sleeping dad sets steep standard for Tooth Fairy

My young son had just lost a tooth. Read more

‘70s political debate ends with trip to garbage dump

It was back in the days before anyone could say, “That must be out by Walmart” and before anyone watched Antiques Roadshow. We took old ... Read more

More Articles

  1. Flyswatter no substitute for a flytrap
  2. Wobbly fan adds reason to look up in prayer
  3. Interesting books just out of reach
  4. Immaculate shoes and snoring in church pews
  5. Trail cams are making deer into celebrities
  6. Car with most duct tape has right of way
  7. Baseball card smiles predict players’ lifespan
  8. Planning ahead for next year’s Valentine’s
  9. For farmers, even retiring doesn’t end lifelong habit
  10. The Dark Ages with no Netflix
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