Comparing today to my favorite time, decade

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, December 2. 2009
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It’s been a long time since I was a high school student. While I realize in the grand scheme of things 20 years is not the longest amount of time in the world, it has been more than two decades now since I was roaming the halls of my high school alma mater as a student.
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Veterans can never receive enough thanks

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Chris Bridges
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Tuesday, November 10. 2009
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“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
As Veteran’s Day arrives again, I find it hard to express just how thankful I am for every American who has ever worn the uniform of our armed forces. These brave men and women are the truest of heroes, never asking for praise, but certainly worthy of any they receive. It’s as true now as it ever was. [Full Story »] 

Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, October 21. 2009
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Some pet owners will tell you they are “dog people.” Other will quickly declare they are “cat people.”
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Sports icon calls it a game

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, October 14. 2009
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It was during a small high school graduation in May of 1989 that my life changed.

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Fall season replenishes body, soul

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, October 7. 2009
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“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.”
Without a doubt, fall is my favorite time of year. [Full Story »] 

Looking for answers to the following

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009
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I hold a college degree but I’ve never claimed to be the smartest person in the world, or even on my block for that matter.

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Music has power to bridge time, memories

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, September 23. 2009
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“Day after day it reappears. Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear, ghosts appear and fade away. Come back another day.”
— From the Men At Work song “Overkill”

When you consider we are entering the final weeks of 2009, the year 1983 has certainly faded to memory for most. (For those who were even alive then I should note). [Full Story »] 

Political hatred, rhetoric at an all-time high

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Chris Bridges
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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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What is it about politics that makes people so mad? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself in recent weeks as we see people showing questionable behavior at best at so-called town hall meetings and rallies. We have a split in our country unlike anything we have ever seen.
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COLUMN: Truth about Obama’s ‘talk’ to students

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Chris Bridges
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Monday, September 7. 2009
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Even now, days after the revelation came to light, it is still shocking.
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How out of touch can one really be?

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Chris Bridges
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Tuesday, August 25. 2009
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Billionaire New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has so much money he no doubt has several people on his payroll just to keep track of it.
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