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  • Did blues ever cross the bridge?

    When we think about juke joints and blues bars from the Delta-days, one of the first things imagined is the atmosphere. It’s not a blues gig without humming amps, spilling drinks, and moving feet. Another common sight to add is the card game. Music, friends, and card games mix well. While we’re all listening to…

  • I’d like to tell bridge about chessboxing

    I’ve spent an entire morning reading about the fascinating sport of chessboxing. A combination sport, chessboxing brings together the sport of boxing and the mindsport of chess. Wait… What? Even though this is a bridge column, I was instantaneously distracted by the sport enough to formulate a post. If this thing exists, then I think…

  • 8 Great non-English contract bridge books

    The bridge table is one of the best places you can go to improve your language learning abilities. Bridge gets played in many different languages other than English: That’s why BBO Prime posts can be translated for international readers with a button at the bottom of the page! If you are learning a new language…