Bill White writes a local column three times a week and blogs five times a week.

Bill has worked for The Morning Call since 1974, when he began as a reporter. He also was a copyeditor, edition editor, Sunday editor and bureau chief before becoming a full-time columnist in 1992. Among other things, he is considered the Lehigh Valley's foremost expert on Christmas lights and Musikfest food. He is a graduate of Lehigh University and Ohio State University and has been teaching journalism as an adjunct at Lehigh for 25 years.

Phillies baseball, Eagles football, golf, professional eating and all kinds of sports, as well as reading, dogs and the outdoors.

Lehigh Valley low turnout thwarts democracy 5/24/2013
I was a William F. Buckley Jr. devotee, not a hippie, as a high school student of the '60s. Still, even we young conservatives took note of the era's peace/love posters and their message, "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?"

Hall of Fame nominees are an impressive group 5/22/2013
I waited until after the primary election so I wouldn't be blamed for making anyone lose, but now it's time to unveil this year's nominees to my Hall of Fame of the area's most colorful characters.

Lehigh Canal volunteers tackling big project 5/21/2013
Gary Ritter is a pretty typical trail tender.

My wife faced Angelina Jolie's dilemma 11 years ago 5/17/2013
The revelation that actress Angelina Jolie had her breasts removed because of gene testing results may have seemed shocking and extreme to many of you.

Pit bull supporters say dogs' bad image is unfair 5/15/2013
I was surprised not long ago to discover someone had mailed me an envelope packed with photos.