Entries by Chris Bridges

OPINION: Ludlow signs off for last time

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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It was sometime in 1988 when I discovered the man known as Ludlow Porch.

An experiment of placing my radio on the AM dial (unheard of for teenagers then or now) led to my hearing his talk radio show on WSB (the 750 side). An interest in talk radio was forming and Ludlow’s unique brand of humor was a show which caught my attention more than most.

I remember Ludlow having trivia contests on his radio show and how you were encouraged to “dial in for yard eggs.” I actually thought you would receive a carton of eggs in the mail of you were the winner for the day. Ah, still so much to learn at that age. Somehow, Ludlow would have appreciated that I think. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Enjoying the simple pleasures

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011
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Is it true that you enjoy the smaller things in life more the older you get? It seems that is the case.

This past Sunday I found myself enjoying the simple joy of having a blue sky above with plenty of sunshine. The previous week was filled with rain and the combination of that and the calendar still reading February, has many of us longing for warmer times. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: A little bio info goes a long way

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011
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One of my favorite things about vintage football media guides is that they often would give you insight into a player that regular fans would not have known otherwise. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Trying week for all involved

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Wednesday, January 19. 2011
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Being a native of Middle Georgia, I’m not used to weather occurrences like the one we had last week.

It’s why I can remember when we have them for they are so rare. We still talk about the winter storm that arrived in 1993. Ironically, I was a college student home on spring break at the time. I guess I should have headed for Florida that week with so many of my fellow students.

The way I tried to prevent last week’s winter blast was to think positive. “It won’t be as bad as they say,” I tried to convince myself. “If they’ve been talking about it for this long there’s no way it can happen,” I said over and over. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: All in all, 2010 not a bad year

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011
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The arrival of a new year has always been something I look forward to.

It brings a sense of renewal, a sense of hope and gives us a feeling that maybe, just maybe, this will be the year when we win the lottery. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Family makes holidays special

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Wednesday, December 22. 2010
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Ready or not, Christmas is here.

The mad rush to buy presents, decorate the house, cook tons of food and mail Christmas cards is entering a fever pitch. In just a few days, the “Big Day” will be here. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: ‘Dandy’ Don a trendsetter in broadcast booth

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Monday, December 13. 2010
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The sports world lost another icon in recent days with the passing of “Dandy” Don Meredith. [Full Story »] 

Enjoyable trip home needed in many ways

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Thursday, November 18. 2010
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I love what I do for a living. Like anyone in any profession, however, we all need a breather from time to time. That’s why taking some time off, even a day here or there, is vital. It’s important to help recharge the batteries. [Full Story »] 

Enjoyable trip home needed in many ways

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Thursday, November 18. 2010
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I love what I do for a living. Like anyone in any profession, however, we all need a breather from time to time. That’s why taking some time off, even a day here or there, is vital. It’s important to help recharge the batteries. [Full Story »] 

Lazy voting help leads to GOP sweep

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010
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Items from the political notebook following our state’s general Nov. 2 general election:

•How far have things swung when it comes to voting in Georgia? Consider this. In 1980 when Democratic Senator Sam Nunn was up for his first re-election, no Republican even bothered to challenge him.

That’s right. Not a single one. Turning the clock ahead three decades, Republicans swept every statewide race in Georgia and while straight party voting has never been a good thing (regardless of party) I’m sure plenty of it went on last week. [Full Story »] 
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