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I wonder how many of us once went to a mall to buy Crocs? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 515 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago I saw an article about “30 Things Boomers Think Are Still Cool.” Being a Boomer myself — in fact, a proud…
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I have been a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., for 35 years. I enjoyed a recent article written about Vic and Bing Welper and the ’56 Chevy that was purchased. It was a great human interest story that demonstrated the love, respect and admiration a son has for his father and automobile. Additionally, my father, Jack…
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And just like that, January is gone. It’s hard to believe February arrives in matter of hours … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 514 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always loved TV game shows, starting with “Jeopardy!” and “You Don’t Say” way back in the early 1960s. Which brings me…
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Fives were wild and I had two of them along with a pair of Kings. I threw two chips in with caution to the wind. My leg twitched a little as I did. It was two days after returning from our honeymoon, and we were in the basement for a poker night with friends from…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 Is it possible some of our jukebox heroes are really this old? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 513 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are more than 40 major rock stars 72 years and older who are still out touring and recording. Today…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 If I would have had another daughter, I think Sunday Molly would be a great choice. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 512 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been fascinated with names. In particular, first names. The fact I have a daughter named…
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You know what the greatest thing is about being really good at your job? You get to do it enough for five people. That’s suuuuuuuch a great feeling … We’ve all been in that kind of a situation, the kind that reminds you of some cheesy action flick where the townspeople are telling you, “Oh…
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I enjoyed reading Mr. Gough’s article on Mr. Dade speaking to the QHS School Board. It was very well written and is a topic that needs to be discussed. In my opinion, Mr. Dade is talking about equity, while the administration is talking about equality, which we all know are two separate things. Equity in…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 Today’s most fascinating note, at least to me, might involve Hershey’s Kisses. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Dozens of candy bars are on the shelves of local supermarkets to choose from when you have a hankering for a…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 After you read thought No. 2 today, I think it’s probably safe to say we will all be inspecting what we eat just a little bit closer from now on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, what…
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And on a sad note, we’ll soon be saying good-bye to “NCIS: Los Angeles” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes, you just need a day off work, right? You just need to stay home and watch Oprah, or maybe sleep. Whatever the reason, we’ve…
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It’s too bad Mike Miletich is no longer with WGEM. His presence in Springfield was a real asset for the station. He is a solid reporter with great on-air presence. He gave viewers insight into state issues which we lacked until he came on board. Mike’s use of the word “hate” is over the top…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 Oh, Olivia, how could you have ever worn those headbands? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised on Tuesday, our picks for the worst women’s fashion statements of the past 60 years or so: 2. These are the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 Can you imagine the size of jumpsuit I would have needed? You’ll understand in a minute, I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 509 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I know it’s only late January, but it seems like spring is just around…
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I think I need my first snack of the day. You’ll understand more in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 508 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to Monday and a new week. To enlighten your day — or make it worse, depending on your view — grab a…
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Oliver and Jenny, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 507 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is about three weeks away, but it’s never too early to start planning for the special day. For some things you need to allow for some extra time. Flowers? Candy? A nice meal…
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I am exhausted. Sitting in a booth in Mimi’s Coffeehouse, trying to keep my eyes open. Up late writing and then back up early to take the boys to school makes for a pretty exhausted mom. When the 16-year-old gets a car soon that will help, but then I will just be up late and…
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I’m still have a problem categorizing a Cheeto as a chip, as you’ll see in a few paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 506 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Of all the snacks I enjoy — and believe me, there are A LOT — my favorite is the chip. Potato…
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Realistically, would a normal human being be able to consume more than one of the following sandwiches (at one sitting) in the top five? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 505 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have any aspirations to be a lean, mean fighting machine there are probably…
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To the citizens of Quincy, My name is Robert MeGee. I am a City of Quincy police officer, and I am the president of the PB&PA Unit No. 12, the bargaining union that represents all city police officers except for Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt. The three chiefs…
Read Full Article Mike Miletich says he is no longer employed by WGEM First…the letter to the editor… To WGEM Vice-President and General Manager Ben Van Ness: Reporter Mike Miletich did not misspeak about the citizens of the United States of America when he said, “… We are in downstate Illinois (true) where they ‘hate’ the media.” He…
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Dave Penn told the Quincy Park District Board during its Wednesday meeting that, based upon the information he had available, he could not make a determination as to whether or not it was legal for the Park District to make a contribution of $25,000 to the Riverfront Corporation. Amazing! Imagine a local government body asking if…
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Hot diggity dog! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 504 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are few things I enjoy more at a sporting event than a grilled hot dog. Not, under any circumstances, a boiled hot dog. That’s like comparing a sirloin steak to a salmon patty. (For the record,…
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Actually, this is amazing…Welcome to Vol. 503 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been around a good friend, a sometimes acquaintance or a complete stranger who overuses certain words or phrases? Yep, me too. Here are the three annoying words that I think are being used way too much these days. Way-y-y-y too…
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You’re likely peacefully and mindlessly scrolling through your phone, a regular and normal activity. A random block of words suddenly pops up. For context, you’re only given a mugshot of some goofball only a small portion of people can recognize. Well, never fear. That goofball is just me. After a calm warning like that, I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 17, 2023 I’ll always remember how loud the audience was on the Beatles’ 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 502 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The mid-to-late 1960s provided much fodder for pop culture history, but at — or…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 I hate to hear someone say, “There’s nothing on television to watch.” Obviously, those folks are not fans of quality commercials. The program you are watching may be a stinkeroo, but there’s always that chance a commercial during it is hall of fame material. Welcome to today’s three…
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I stood in the parking lot at Farm & Home Supply during the week before Christmas, trying to estimate just how much I could cram into my car. On my left were two bales of straw that needed shoved in there for our goats and ducks, because the weather was supposed to go into negative…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 And they said it wouldn’t last! From the first edition of The Daily Dirt to today’s No. 500, thank you to an ever-expanding reader base. We receive regular e-mails, texts and a wide variety of other assorted messages from Ohio to Kansas, from Arizona to Indiana and Iowa to California. The…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 You’ve got a real treat coming up today. Here’s a hint: Cow urine. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 499 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Popular songs often hook us with that catchy first line or two. Rarely, if ever, do we remember a song for its…
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My adult daughter recently shared with me her “guess what I got away with that you never knew about” story — at her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary party, no less. In her defense, there is something that feels good about spilling the beans when there is no consequence. I am not sure what I would…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 Seriously, who wouldn’t want to go to Middlefart, Denmark? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 498 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, I’m old. Real old. But I still can’t believe it costs $5 (or more, sometimes much more) to get a simple hamburger at…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 The “Fat Darrell” may be the most intriguing of all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 497 of The Daily Dirt. It’s safe to assume we all enjoy a good sandwich, which led me on an internet search to see what are some of…
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On the day we make fun of Miley Cyrus, we also pay homage to the late, great Betty White … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 496 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s relatively easy to pick any sort of top list when you’re dealing the “best of” whatever category, but what…
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January? Bah, humbug! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 496 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is there a more less popular month than January? It has the problem of following the most joyous time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and often does so in unspectacular fashion with its cold temperatures,…
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Before we get to the “severe damage” thing, please enjoy our tribute to another manic Monday (yes, apologies to the Bangles) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 495 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we’d all agree Monday always has the “feel” of being the worst day of the week.…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of my life I have enjoyed watching stand-up comedians on those late-night talk shows. Over the years, I developed quiet addictions to certain performers.Remember when every self-respecting family had to have a TV Guide subscription? I used to love…
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I find it incredible that following the death of MLB player Ray Chapman in 1920 it took more than 50 years to make batting helmets mandatory. More on that in a couple of paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess just about…
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If I had to choose any of the following names for my own, I think I would go with “Chris P. Bacon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 493 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Daily life is difficult enough, but what if you were saddled with one of these actual names?…
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I walked into the room and looked around for a seat. Finding one desk perfectly situated in the back row, I flopped down with my oversized bag and began to set myself up for my first class. My binder, with a cover that sported a Crayola masterpiece by my kindergartner done in a scribbled likeness…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Rotten eggs and rats, now there’s a combination … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At a recent sporting event I attended there was an individual who … ummm … how do I say it nicely? Well, he apparently…
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Always think twice about going the fitness equipment route. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year when we are all looking for the best post-holiday bargains. Here’s one man’s guide on how to approach this annual quandary: Bedding…
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Personally, I’m looking forward to returning to the theater on a regular basis this year, and it appears there will be some great films awaiting … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 491 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A quick glance at what movies are scheduled for a 2023 premier indicates it…
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There’s more to this month than New Year’s and football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 490 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. After New Year’s Day, we’re all kind of burnt out on the holiday thing … until probably Valentine’s Day when we (as in the male portion…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 First of all, if you are wondering how I am doing following that Ohio State playoff loss to Georgia on Saturday, I’m doing fine. Just fine, according to my family doctor. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 489 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bring back Bat…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 31, 2022 I always thought Elvis and I had a lot on common, and today’s Daily Dirt helps prove that. I don’t like like to travel either … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s New Year’s Eve! Don’t do anything stupid…
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I really don’t understand the fascination with TikTok. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here’s my 10 favorite songs from Billboard’s top five each year of the epic 1966-71 era: Honorable mention: “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon…
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Steve Eighinger…definitely bringing sexy back. Thanks to Justin Timberlake and the Eighinger Family Photo Collection. Yes, people actually read Steve Eighinger’s daily ramblings about life, license plates and Yellowstone. He loved for his palate (or lack thereof) and his everyman way of looking at the world. He is a prolific writer whose volume of work…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 487 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the best period of pop music occurred between 1966 and 1971, a…
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Now through the end of the year, we will list a variety of “Top 10’s for 2022”. These are determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. These are all penned by MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough unless otherwise noted. 1. Predicting Pettit before the ink is dry on the contract:…
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Avoid the fish, too. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of, if not THE most popular New Year’s Eve tradition is the kiss of a loved one — or at least a real good friend — just before or as the clock strikes…
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Actually, my favorite among today’s medal winners is supplied by Dwyane Wade … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 487 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re one day closer to 2023. Here are three valuable quotes to take with you into the new year: Gold medal: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see…
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An article recently published by the Peoria Journal-Star describes the City of Pekin removing its residency requirement for its police union, fire union and chauffeurs/helpers union. The Pekin City Manager is quoted in the article as saying, “We believe that in order to remain competitive and ensure that we are able to attract quality talent,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 The week in between Christmas and New Year’s is always good for reflection, and I’m here to help … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 486 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The holiday season has now taken the official turn toward New Year’s, and that means…
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I really, really hate that song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 485 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some interesting numbers to remember on Christmas Day: Gold medal: The infamous “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” song was first released in 1979. Thankfully, there was never a follow-up from Elmo and Patsy. Silver…
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The Steelers and Browns used to play a special kind of football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 484 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I was genuinely saddened a couple of days ago when I awoke to the news that Franco Harris had died. No. 32. The Immaculate…
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I’m getting a little ahead of myself today, but I would truly like to meet Patty Scialfa someday … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a baby boomer, you likely remember watching those postseason college football games when they were known simply as the Rose…
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What possesses some people to purposely try and come up with such disgusting things to eat? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Few things say “Happy Holidays” like sitting down to a scrumptious family meal. Well, when that happens for you at some point in the…
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Seventeen days until edition No. 500 of The Daily Dirt, but who’s counting, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As 2022 winds down, let’s continue to look back at some of the most important items that have dominated our attention over the past 12 months.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 We haven’t applied the final punctuation yet for our 2022 TV viewing, but I’m already anxious to see what 2023 will hold … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 482 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re upon one of my favorite times of the calendar —…
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Sometimes life’s greatest blessings come with living a little crazy. So it was that fifty years ago, at 1:30 p.m. on a balmy Thursday, Dec. 28, we—Martha, a cub Lifestyle Editor and columnist for The Belleville (IL) News-Democrat, and Jim, a second-year law student at Washington University in St. Louis—were married in Rock Island, IL.…
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The next-to-last week of the year. Where did the time go, my friends? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 481 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The stretch run is here. The nerves are frazzling, the hours are dwindling and the store shelves are emptying. It’s almost the end of the Christmas shopping…
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Charles Bronson and the NFL, a match made in viewing heaven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 480 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What might be the only positive byproduct of recovering from a bout with the flu has been the opportunity to catch up with some old movie watching. In this…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 “Disorganized, forgetful and … lazy.” Yep, that pretty much sums up my shopping skills, or lack thereof. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 479 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to Christmas, there are three types of people, at least according to couponbirds.com. Those three…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 15, 2022 I have no study material to back me up, but I’m pretty sure I’m above that Illinois average for calories consumed … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 478 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The average Illinois commuter will have consumed more than 161,000 calories, most of…
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There are some great contemporary Christmas songs, and then there is “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney and Wings. Ugh … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 477 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas, which means Steve is singing Christmas songs in the mancave. These are three…
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All I can say is … Best. Birthday. Present. Ever. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 476 of The Daily Dirt. (Hey! We’re zeroing in the big 500, which will come shortly after the first of the year. And they said it would never last …) 1. Best. Birthday. Present. Ever. My son,…
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Whew! Some good news for “Yellowstone” fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 475 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Relax, “Yellowstone” fans. There will be more episodes this season than many thought, including myself. Last week in this space I wrote about how upset I was that season five of the mega-hit…
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In a state where vanity license plates are such a big deal, I can’t believe Illinois is lagging behind in naming its snow plows … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 474 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sooner or later, it’s going to snow and we’ll see those big plows going up and…
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Remember those marvelous evenings when “American Idol” was must-see TV, when more than 30 million Americans tuned in? Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. But, alas, they did … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 473 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say there…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 Sure, the world has plenty of problems, but after reading today’s first item, I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad you’re living in the here and now and not 30 or 40 years ago. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 472 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have…
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Sports, more Beth Dutton and banana splits form today’s winning combination … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 471 of The Daily Dirt. 1. An old newspaper boss of mine and faithful reader of The Daily Dirt, Dave Hackenberg of Toledo, Ohio, sent me an idea for a topic here. I’ve always counted…
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We’re here to help. For those struggling with what to buy a relative or friend, just keep reading … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 471 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like most us at this point of the year, it’s time to either start (or hopefully finish) your Christmas shopping.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 I usually start dreaming of a White Christmas about right now … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 470 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I don’t think anyone would disagree that thoughts of the holiday season this month likely include visions of families gathering, friends meeting, singing…
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Never underestimate what a quality cookie can do for your overall outlook. Yes, those are words to live by … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 469 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we’re now well into December, it’s officially OK to overindulge on Christmas cookies. So, what kind should be on the lookout…
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Today is Father’s Day in Thailand. I’m not kidding. So to celebrate fatherhood, I’m turning over this edition of The Daily Dirt to my oldest (and only) son, Geoff. You may have to come to know him for his weekly contribution of NFL picks. Today, he has a larger platform … and what does he do?…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 Well, it’s been fun, but I’m done. Today wraps up our Retro Week celebration as we pay homage to 55 years ago (1967) with our look at some of that year’s key happenings and pop music headlines … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 467…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022 We’re near the end of Retro Week. We’ve reached 50 years ago, which means today we’re dealing with 1972, which was the year I graduated from high school. I remember the world in general and pop music quite well at that time, so welcome to my world … Welcome to today’s…
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Retro Week moves ahead here on the Daily Dirt, which means we make our first of two stops in the 1970’s. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 464 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970’s provided us with such lasting memories as bell-bottom pants (for guys!), platform shoes (for both genders), feathered…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 Retro Week continues today as we look at pop culture items and pop music from 40 years ago. If that seems just like yesterday, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 464 of The Daily Dirt. 1. 1982. It hardly…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 It’s the first of two Retro Week stops in the ’80s, so get on board! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 463 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Twas 35 years ago when we were all interested in the following. Yep, it was 1987 and these…
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I talked with the Ebbings (read the story of Rob and Vicki Ebbing here) at Two Rivers Marina last fall as they started their Great Loop adventure, giving them a few tips on my wife’s and my Great Loop adventure and long river trips which started from Two Rivers Marina in 2013 and spanned the…
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I’ve always wanted to meet Sophie B. Hawkins, but more about her in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 462 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just like yesterday at the onset of Retro Week, we’ll look at some of the events surrounding pop culture and music trends. This time, we’re…
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Welcome aboard … Hopefully, you will enjoy today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 461 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to the inaugural Daily Dirt Retro Week. With the 2022 calendar nearing an end, I felt it was the perfect time to look back at important anniversary-type years (in particular, for the baby boomer generation),…
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After you have perused today’s Daily Dirt, do yourself a favor a look over the last of “Love Actually.” I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 460 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since it’s officially the Christmas season now, let’s kick it off with the 10 best holiday movies,…
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For the record, I haven’t slept more than a couple of hours since probably Wednesday. It’s Michigan week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 459 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today marks one of the true highlights of every college football season. Finally, the schedule has brought us to the annual Ohio State-Michigan…
Read Full Article DAILY DIRT for November 25, 2022. I really do miss Kenny Mayne, but you’ll get to him a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 458 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s now officially the Christmas season, and beyond the tree, the trimmings and shopping that all help accent this time of the…
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Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 457 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered how those frozen TV dinners became such an integral part of American pop culture? Interestingly, there is a link to a long-ago Thanksgiving. “According to the most widely accepted account, a Swanson salesman…
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Think you and your family have had some awkward holiday gatherings? I’m just guessing, but I doubt any of them compare to our medal winners today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 456 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In just two days, it’s officially time to break out the holiday songs. Believe…
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It’s Ohio State-Michigan week. That makes losing “The Walking Dead” more palpable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 455 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a perfect ending. Simply perfect. I was not looking forward to the final chapter of “The Walking Dead” on Sunday night. One, I did not want the…
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The blue wave that crashed in Illinois two weeks ago really wasn’t a surprise to anyone who pays attention to Illinois politics. Now the leaders and members of the state’s Republican party need to have some tough discussions. Because what they’ve been doing isn’t working. Talking about seceding or creating “New Illinois” is a fool’s…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 Is the McRib a bit janky?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 454 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A little more than a month ago, more than 300 new words were added to the major dictionaries. When many people use a word in the same way, over…
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Tampa Bay has the highest average ticket price in the NFL at $737. The cheapest is Cleveland at $280 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 453 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who have attended an NFL game recently could probably sum up the experience in two words: Highway robbery — at…
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You may want to plan to stay indoors on Dec. 31. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 452 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Regular readers know how those connected with the daily operation of the Daily Dirt — which would be me — enjoy presenting disgusting food items from across and the country…
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Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of just under $1 billion. It’s easy to see why … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 451 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever felt sorry for some of the actors and actresses you see when flipping through the channels and coming across one…
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The membership of the Sand Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 428 is pleased to announce its endorsement and support for Bobi James to be appointed to fill the upcoming Hancock County State’s Attorney vacancy. Bobi has served as assistant state’s attorney in Hancock County since July 2018. Hancock County has benefited greatly from having…
Read Full Article I think a perfect song to have playing in the background when Beth walks on to a scene is Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 450 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, there is likely no bigger “Yellowstone” fan than myself. That said,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 I wish everyone reading this today could have been with me the other day when that older gentleman smiled … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 449 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, having to take one of the family vehicles in for any sort…
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Just think of sunrise in Quincy at about 8:30 a.m. the first week of January 2024. Until this past weekend, I heard very little about the Sunrise Protection Act, a bill sponsored by Florida Republicans Marco Rubio and Vern Buchanan that had been kicking around the Senate for three years. It suddenly passed on March 15.…
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