Daily Dirt: It’s never to early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day

Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024

You’re going to buy a Valentine’s Day card. You know you are. Here are tips about what the message inside should say … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 838 of The Daily Dirt.

Attention all husbands and boyfriends. You know what’s just around the corner, don’t you?

Yep, Valentine’s Day. It’s never too early to start planning.

Being the Doctor of Love for Muddy River News, it’s my responsibility to offer a surefire tip to make Valentine’s Day an even more special event. First and foremost, always add a hand-written “specialty” note to your card (that should, of course, be accompanied by a box of chocolates at the very least).

But not just the predictable “Love you” or “You’re the best” type of terms of affection. Go all the way in an effort to impress her with your heartfelt emotions. You can use any of the following thoughts from some of our greatest romanticists, and while you give them full credit for the thoughts, the fact the words are in your penmanship will impress her to the end.

Trust me. After all, I am — and have been, for quite some time — the Doctor of Love.

I suggest any of the following for that Valentine’s Day card (which you haven’t yet purchased):

Gold medal: “Wherever you are is my home — my only home.” — Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”. (Short, yet oh so poignant. There will be tears, and probably some hugging. Be prepared.)

Silver medal: “You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I’ve ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, every day we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours.” — Nicholas Sparks, “The Notebook”. (I saw this movie with my wife years ago. Sparks is like a modern-day Shakespeare. The ladies love everything he writes.)

Bronze medal: “I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation (for falling in love with you) … I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.” — Jane Austen, “Pride and Prejudice”. (Ideally, this one is for the couple who have been married for an extended period. It’s guaranteed gold.)

2. The Daily Dirt birthday note about Rod Stewart earlier this week drew a number of responses, including one that provided a ranking of The Man’s albums by ultimateclassicrock.com. The site ranked all 31 of his LPs, but here’s the top 10:

• 1. “Every Picture Tells A Story” (1971)
• 2. “Gasoline Alley” (1970)
• 3. “Atlantic Crossing” (1975)
• 4. “Never A Dull Moment” (1972)
• 5. “A Night On The Town” (1976)
• 6. “An Old Raincoat Will Never Let You Down” (1969)
• 7. “Time” (2013)
• 8. “Smiler” (1974)
• 9. “Soulbook” (2009)
• 10. “Fly Me To The Moon … The Great American Songbook Volume V (2010)

Here’s my top 10 Rod albums:

• 1a.  “Every Picture Tells A Story” (1971)
• 1b. “A Night On The Town” (1976)
• 3. “Never A Dull Moment” (1972)
• 4. “Atlantic Crossing” (1975)
• 5. “Vagabond Heart” (1991)
• 6. “Blondes Have More Fun” (1978)
• 7. “Foot Loose And Fancy Free” (1977)
• 8. “Out Of Order” (1988)
• 9. “Camouflage” (1984)
• 10. “Smiler” (1974)

3. Think the NFL is not a cash cow for TV networks? In 2023, NFL games made up 93 of the top 100-rated broadcasts, according to the Nielsen ratings, with all top 20 spots going to NFL games. 

The Oscars, once a live TV ratings bonanza, clocked in at No. 60. 

NFL regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers this season, tied for the second highest since averages were first tracked in 1995. The highest average on record is 18.1 million from 2015.

Steve Thought O’ The Day
According to interestingfacts.com, we sweat less as we age. So, by the time a person reaches 80 does that mean he will no longer need deodorant? Asking for a friend.

Steve Eighinger writes daily for Muddy River News. While Steve advocates giving a mushy card to a loved one for Valentine’s Day, all he wants for Valentine’s Day is food.