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DAILY DIRT: How in the world was Babe Ruth not a unanimous selection for the Baseball Hall of Fame?

May 22, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

As you’ll read in a moment, 11 voters left Babe Ruth off their hall of fame ballot back in the day. Was it because of Babe’s indiscretions off the field? If so, how did Ty Cobb get more votes? Has anyone read of Cobb’s checkered background? This really baffles me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 291 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion

DAILY DIRT: ‘She’ll take a tumble on you, roll you like were dice … she’s got Bette Davis eyes.’

May 21, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

If Kim Carnes had ever married Rod Stewart, can you imagine the voices those kids would have had?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 290 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: birthdays, KENNY ROGERS, Kim Carnes, KOOL AND THE GANG, LIONEL RICHIE

DAILY DIRT: Finally, ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts should start to get more watchable

May 20, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

The broadcasts will improve this year, thanks to the new voices, and should continue to improve in 2023, thanks to a new scheduling format … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 290 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Joe Buck, Monday Night Football, Troy Aikman

Daily Dirt: Bond, Batman and Capt. Jack the top three movie characters of all-time?

May 19, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Good Lord, man! No Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader? No Luke Skywalker? No Harry Potter? No James Tiberius Kirk? No Harry Callahan? No Charles Foster Kane? Matthew Broderick ahead of Orson Freakin’ Wells??? Your first four are pretty solid, but then it’s like you dropped acid after that. JRG

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: movies, NBA

Daily Dirt: ‘Andy Griffith Show’ lovers have lost another connection with that classic program

May 18, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Barney Fife may have been the most memorable TV character of my childhood. I’m proud to say I always loved “The Andy Griffith Show” and always will … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 288 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Andy Griffith, Baseball, Facebook, Steve Eighinger

Daily Dirt: The Cardinals, mini-skirts and ‘To Sir, With Love’ — another great  year for baby boomers

May 17, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

I think most of you will agree with my comment about Tom Brady … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 287 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: 1967, License plates, Players salaries, St. Louis Cardinals

Klues: Signs you might be middle aged, and why that’s a good thing

May 16, 2022 — by MAUREEN KLUES

When interviewing people for life storytelling, I often break down story questions by childhood, young adult, older adult and then the big picture of life. I have rarely contemplated where I land in this distinction. Terms like “barely 40” or “a smidge over 40” are used since turning 40. “I’m just sticking my toe in […]

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Maureen Klues, middle age

Daily Dirt: ‘Thanks in advance,’ but ‘it is what it is’ because ‘I tell it like it is’

May 16, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

If anyone reading this has ever been to Upperthong in West Yorkshire, England, please feel free to contact me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 287 of The Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: cliches, Howard Cosell, Overrated, Steve Eighinger, Underrated

Daily Dirt: How about a chocolate-covered pickle in Fart, Va.?

May 15, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

First off, all of the information presented today is true. All of the food items, all of the town names and all of the high school nicknames — while arguably disgusting or questionable — are factual … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 286 of The Daily Dirt

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: chocolate, sports nicknames, Steve Eighinger

Daily Dirt: Negan was nasty, but could he have eaten a beating frog heart?

May 14, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 14, 2022 Even though I included J.R. Ewing on the list of top villains, he really couldn’t hold a candle when compared to Negan, Gus Fring, Al Swearangen or Alpha … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 285 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, we all root for […]

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