Columnist Bob Bridge In his classic tome “Tale of Two Cities” Dickens suggested, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”...

By Columnist Bob Bridge Am I woke? The unvarnished truth? I misplaced my alarm clock long ago. No, I am neither in harmony nor attuned to...

By Columnist Bob Bridge Bucket lists include items you intend to check off before you expire. Really, it is as simple as that. Time is...

By Columnist Bob Bridge I am not the King of Edgewood nor would I harbor the audacity to claim such a distinction. Clearly, that mighty...

Columnist Bob B. Bridge I’ve been pondering if an end to the turbulence our society has experienced in recent years is finally drawing...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Billy Raines was an independent individual, a somewhat solitary soul. Though Paul Anka’s song “My Way”...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist ”The great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.” -...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist: We all make mistakes, stumble from time to time. That’s not up for debate. It’s pretty much a fact of life.

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “I am a coffee fanatic. Once you go to proper coffee, you can’t go back. You cannot go back.” — Hugh Laurie I...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “A baby is a wishing well. Everyone puts their hopes, their fears, their pasts, their two cents in.” — Elizabeth...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Ever felt as if you were an extra in an Oliver Stone movie? Or, playing a minor role in a soap opera? I’ve never...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Every time you borrow money, you borrow from your future self.” —Nathan Morris Readiness is everything. Ergo,...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist The toned-down tempo of retirement has afforded me ample time to reflect on that balance sheet of life. Some of...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “ I don’t base my vote on televised debates. Fortunately, a wealth of biological data is easily available at the...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love.” - Bryant Gumbel When I first accepted the job as sports...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children...

By Bob Bridge, Columnist Nearly half a decade ago I mustered the courage to play the guitar and sing popular cover songs, plus several of...

By Columnist Bob Bridge As I opened the door and hustled down the porch toward my vehicle I was bombarded by a rotund raindrop. My eyes...

By Columnist Bob Bridge Editor’s Note: This column was published several years ago and recently recovered by a loyal reader. It is...

By Columnist Bob Bridge My memory banks are filled with flavors and aromas reminiscent of those special moments in life. Remember that...