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“So bye-bye, Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 307 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Want to feel really old? Consider that 1972 was 50 years ago. Yes, the year that the average price for a gallon gas…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Who wants to make a sojourn to Deadhorse, Alaska? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 306 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve been spending some time this week in the 1980s, so how about we hop in the wayback machine today for a little…
Read Full Article The biggest head scratcher among today’s musings is probably No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 305 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1980s did not have a whole lot going for it — except fashion. On the whole, the TV was rather ho-hum (ESPN was just getting started), it…
Read Full Article The calendar says Father’s Day is June 19, but there’s no reason we can start a little early in acknowledging dear old dad … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 304 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Father’s Day is still about two weeks away, but it’s never too early to celebrate. Here’s…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 5, 2022 For the record, “Knots Landing” may be my all-time favorite non-sports programming to ever appear on network television … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 303 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are four TV shows from the past that I think deserve a reboot…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 4, 2022 I’m pretty sure every red-blooded American boy had a crush on Debbie Harry of Blondie in the 1980s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 302 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The year was 1980. We were just entering what would later be known as…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, June 3 You may just want to skip to No. 3 and the “sphincter” comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week I wasted probably 15 to 30 minutes of my life that I will never get back. I was…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 2, 2022 I had no idea Tom Jones was 82 years old. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Friday is a big day for some, maybe many. I include myself in that select group. Friday is National Doughnut Day, a celebration…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 1, 2022 We’ve reached to a milestone edition of The Daily Dirt. And they said it wouldn’t last! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 300 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We presented our all-time favorite nicknames of Cardinals players a couple of days ago. We return the…
Read Full Article It’s commonly referred to as pain at the pump. Really? I think it could be better described as a pain in the … well, you know. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 299 of The Daily Dirt. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Ass, Steve. It’s okay to say ass here. We’re not some stuffy old…
Read Full Article Don’t worry, Cubs fans. I’m planning a similar piece for you, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 298 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means baseball is beginning to hits its stride. So we’re leading off today’s Daily Dirt with an MLB-themed comment, specifically dealing with the…
Read Full Article Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
Read Full Article I can proudly say I regularly consume — and enjoy — each and every one of the following top 10 candy items, although one irritates me because of the thin, aluminum-foilish wrapping … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Studies show the average American eats about 23…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 27, 2022 When I was younger, I never had much use for reruns. That’s all changed, as you’ll see in today’s first comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the TV shows I had dearly missed when its run…
Read Full Article I assume they like Alabama music in Hooker, S.D. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 295 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my all-time favorite groups — including both rock and country — has to be Alabama. I saw Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon in concert several…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The Big Ten concept in item No. 2 is long overdue. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 294 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The insidehook.com website earlier this month released interesting information if you are a consumer of beer. Details provided by the Top Agency and American…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 24, 2022 We add another year to our baby boomer look back at favorite songs, today returning to the 1970s and a rather festive time coast to coast. And if you are interested in keeping score there are exactly three of the following worth of being included on such a…
Read Full Article Granted, most of the stars from that classic 1979 film “The Warriors” are now in their 70s, I continue to hold out hope for some sort of follow-up, remake or sequel … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 292 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you ever watch a film, and at some…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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. 1. The year was 1981, and it turned out to be a dandy in the pop music industry. It’s also the latest in our…
Read Full Article 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. 1. Get ready for some major changes to Monday Night Football. According to numerous media reports, including…
Read Full Article I’m open for debate involving thought No. 1, except for the top selection, of course. That’s a given … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 289 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My love of movies is no secret, and for decades I have made lists upon lists and rankings upon rankings involving my…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 18, 2022 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. 1. Earlier this week, I saw where…
Read Full Article 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. 1. Today provides another musical salute to one of those great baby boomer years that saw the Cardinals win the World Series, mini-skirts make a monstrous fashion statement…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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. 1. If you’re anything like me, you are probably really tired of hearing certain phrases like…”back to the drawing board” or “think…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 15, 2022 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article I never realized so many of those “Friday the 13th” films were — drum roll, please — released on Friday the 13th … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 284 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Friday the 13th, so avoid walking under ladders and stay out of the way of black cats…
Read Full Article For the record, I never tried out for the cast of Saturday Night Live. More about SNL in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 284 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Raise your hand if you have a collection of “go-to” videos you enjoy watching when times are great, bad or…
Read Full Article Bob Gough talks to retired Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley about closing out his law enforcement career and the 2022 Illinois Primary is fast approaching. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article I think Debra Winger and I could have been a match. That’s all I’m saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, I kind of shook my head when Tuesday I saw Tom Brady and Fox Sports had reached a 10-year, $375 million contract. Brady will…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 10, 2022 One of the very first .45s I bought as a teenager was a Paul Revere and the Raiders song. I’ve always felt the Raiders were one of the most underrated groups in the early years of when rock went mainstream … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up…
Read Full Article In case you didn’t know, Harry S. Truman always had a way with words … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 281 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather reports say it’s going to be quite warm this week, which is awesome. I am tired of rain, cold weather, drizzle, temperatures in the…
Read Full Article One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was a Republican from Illinois. But the state’s new gerrymandered congressional map seems hell-bent on making Republican congressmen from Illinois an endangered species. Five Republicans are in Illinois’s U.S. House delegation, but that was apparently too many for the Democrats, who were in charge of Illinois redistricting last…
Read Full Article If your mom is still with you today, make sure you give her a hug … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 279 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s always a side to Mother’s Day that warrants a chuckle or two. While we all hold those dear and cherished memories of our moms…
Read Full Article Dear Siena Rae, You won’t remember this, but I just saw you for the first time and I already love you so much. I loved you so much before I even met you. Isn’t that crazy? I wanted to give you a heads up. The world is crazy right now. Very crazy. There is a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 7, 2022 If you’re a fan of Abby Ewing (known in real life as Donna Mills), you’ll want to keep reading until the very end … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sunday is Mother’s Day. First of all, happy Sunday to…
Read Full Article Lionel Richie is probably my favorite selection of the 2022 class … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 277 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, announced its 2022 class of inductees. Selected in the Performer Category — the one we all care…
Read Full Article “Yellowstone” is the perfect show with the perfect cast. No wonder it is No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 276 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s final. For the second straight viewing season, “Yellowstone” is the No. 1 show in the Land of Steve. The Kevin Costner-led ranch drama was…
Read Full Article The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy. The Muddy River Team discusses the search and, maybe, hiring of a new police chief for the City of Quincy.
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Neil will be a lifelong friend. You’ll know why in a few moments … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 276 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I am not any sort of outdoor person, unless I’m watching a sporting event. I don’t mow, I don’t garden,…
Read Full Article 1. Ahh … the 1970s, when the majority of baby boomers came of age. They were graduating high school, going to college, trying to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War and starting families.Those young adults of the 1970s were still listening to the radio, too. Most of that listening time was spent on AM,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 2, 2022 “Lunch with Steve” returns, and we have a fine list of folks to share the grub … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s a new month, which means it’s time to set up a new series of virtual lunches…
Read Full Article It’s officially May, and that’s a good thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 273 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just me, or does the world seem a little brighter once the calendar reaches May? Granted, April is important because that brings baseball season, but all too often there is…
Read Full Article The “machinery of death” is back to work in Missouri as the Missouri Supreme Court has issued an execution date of May 3 for Carman Deck. James and Zelma Long were fatally shot during a robbery in their home in Desoto in 1997. Deck and his sister went to the Long home with the intent to…
Read Full Article Somonauk School Board President Mike Short said it’s a disservice to students that a statewide teacher shortage, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced Somonauk High School to offer online science classes instead of hands-on experiments. “We’re able to provide the students an online curriculum for the science classes,” Short said. “But doing a science experiment virtually where…
Read Full Article Whenever I feel a little down — like when the Cleveland Guardians are the midst of a losing streak — I play a few offerings from Willie Nelson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 272 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Classic country troubadour Willie Nelson just turned 89. I think it’s safe…
Read Full Article That year went fast. A common theme over the last few months has been when people ask how long Muddy River News has been around and I say “we’re in our first year” the response is usually this: “Wow. Really? Seems like it’s been around longer than that.” Yes, yes it does. Probably because most…
Read Full Article It’s hard to accept the period of time covered by the years mentioned today was so long ago. When I hear one of the songs you will glance over in the coming moments it seems like yesterday … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 271 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my mind,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 28, 2022 I’m hoping Helen Mirren’s words are correct … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 270 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve reached your so-called senior years, here are some thoughts to help you make the adjustment from middle age to old age: “Old age is…
Read Full Article I’m sure Merv Griffin was probably a great guy, but I always thought he was a terrible talk-show host. OK… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 269 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I haven’t decided what’s going to be on my tombstone yet (maybe I should, I’m certainly not getting any younger!), but…
Read Full Article It’s been more than 20 years since I have been on a boat, and I’m in no hurry for that streak to end … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 268 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For all those outdoor types, the calendar says it’s time for hunting and fishing and whatever else…
Read Full Article The bottled-water thing has confused me for years. So have those huge rolls of toilet paper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 267 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve come to the conclusion that we, as a civilized society, could live without the following: Bottled water: We all have access to faucets, folks.…
Read Full Article Who says churchgoers don’t have a sense of humor? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 266 of The Daily Dirt.1. A good Sunday morning to all of you … here are some of the best/funniest make-you-think church signs found across the country: Gold medal: “Honk If You Love Jesus, Text While Driving If…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for April 23, 2022 Is YADI LUV invincible? That plate has held top spot now for two months in our Great Plate rankings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 265 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top five in our Great Plate rankings of 2022 hold steady from last week,…
Read Full Article It’s a question that rivals what came first, the chicken or the egg? What is more entertaining, the nicknames of some boxers and pro wrestlers, or their actual matches? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 265 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, part of a lifelong attraction to professional boxing and…
Read Full Article Let’s just call this disgusting food day. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: You mean ANOTHER disgusting food day? JRG) I apologize in advance … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 265 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back by popular demand is our list of disgusting medal-winning dishes from around the globe. Sit back, enjoy … and…
Read Full Article At some point, life will get warmer in the spring, or so I am told… All that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 264 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Springtime in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri is a nasty animal. One day it’s 70 degrees and sunny, the next finds snow…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 19, 2022It’s always a slippery slope we walk when it comes to spousal conversations … All that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 263 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a husband, you know very well there are times that no matter what you say,…
Read Full Article I am usually a very decisive person. I follow my gut and that’s the end of it. Looking back to my early adulthood, this was a good and a bad thing. I would often tire of something quickly and think, that yep, the grass IS greener at a different college. Or, I have accomplished what…
Read Full Article Letter to the Editor: 'Friends of Westview' needs to be created to help pay for capital improvements
It’s time for Westview Golf Course, one of Quincy’s best economic draws, to receive third-party financial support in a similar fashion to the successful Friends of the Trails organization that has worked to extend the boundaries of the Bill Klingner Trail. It’s clear the public doesn’t want a tax levy, and I don’t fault them. But…
Read Full Article Kelly Clarkson is turning 40? That’s hard to believe … All that and more in today’s three thoughts making up Vol. 262 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If I had my way … A new-age banana split would be introduced at dairy stands, this one featuring FOUR scoops of ice cream instead of the customary…
Read Full Article Happy Easter Sunday from the staff at the Daily Dirt. Enjoy the day with your family, then settle in for a little dirt-track racing from Bristol, Tenn. … Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are three medal-worthy thoughts tied to Easter Sunday: Gold medal: “Golf is just the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 15, 2022 For the record, I have four children, whose names are Geoff, Sarah, Kaysi and Melissa. That will be more meaningful after comment No. 1 today. Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and our customary three thoughts. 1. A couple in Belgium has named their first 11 kids…
Read Full Article Just wanted to add to your article on cancellations with Cape Air. In January, I needed to fly to Chicago for connections to Virginia due to an emergency. My flight on Cape Air was in the air for about 10 minutes or so (very small plan and very bumpy), then turned around and returned to…
Read Full Article Of all the foods in the world, I think a pizza is probably the most perfect … Welcome to Vol. 260 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. A pizza is a beautiful thing. A beautiful, beautiful thing. A pizza can make a person simultaneously happy, thankful and joyous and is as close…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 14, 2022 I can virtually guarantee you will say “what?!” at least five times when examining the first of today’s three thoughts … Welcome to Vol. 258 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I cam across a list of the most overrated shows in modern TV history. Those…
Read Full Article Gilbert Gottfried’s death on Tuesday just adds to an already crappy year in celebrity deaths. Sidney Poitier? Gone. Meat Loaf? Gone. Today we pay tribute to some of the biggest names in entertainment we have already lost in 2022 … Welcome to Vol. 258 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Late in…
Read Full Article This letter is from Harold Stuckwisch of Warsaw, Ill. If I were one of the persons who had to pick who the chief of police would be in the City of Quincy, it would definitely be (Deputy Chief) Shannon Pilkington. I worked around him years ago when I was employed by his father, Lynn Pilkington,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Elvis was an incredible talent, but not a a songwriter … Welcome to Vol. 257 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Want to win a trivia contest with friends? Here’s some rock music beauties that should come in handy. You’re welcome. Elvis Presley recorded more…
Read Full Article Google Cracker Jill. Better yet…don’t. A national company comes up with a new marketing gimmick to sell a century old product and, maybe, also call it a way celebrate women in sports. Sounds harmless, right. Oh, no. Cracker Jack’s baby sister, Cracker Jill, is just another part of the left’s woke liberal agenda to tear…
Read Full Article I have to think Frito-Lay has hit a big-time home run with this concept, no pun intended … Welcome to Vol. 256 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. There’s a new snack that’s in the process of hitting the market, designed to honor women in sports. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 10, 2022 Worried about which might be the worst way to go if zombies and vampires were a real thing? I can help … Welcome to Vol. 255 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Time for a little overrated/underrated: Overrated: Spaghetti. Too much work is involved with preparing…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 9, 2022 I sure do wish Hawk Harrelson was still broadcasting Chicago Sox games … Welcome to Vol. 254 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are my three favorite calls from baseball broadcasters. These medal winners are from those who are retired and/or no longer with…
Read Full Article We’re into day two of the MLB season and I’m still on a backdoor slider high … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay or Nay? Yay: The addition of grilled meatballs to the concessions lineup at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Those HAVE to be amazing. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The Busch Grilled Meatballs…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 7, 2022 Happy Opening Day to all of our readers who are baseball fans. This might be my favorite day of any year … Welcome to Vol. 252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, you likely know how much I appreciate unusual…
Read Full Article ESPN experts feel it could be a long summer for the St. Louis Cardinals. How long? You’ll know once you work your way through Thought No. 3 … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re “that close” to being able to enjoy sunshine and blue skies on a daily basis. We’ll soon…
Read Full Article Honestly, I think we all have a little Al Bundy and Homer Simpson in us … Welcome to Vol. 252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. All too often, I’m guilty of putting together the “best of” lists for this space. Today we take a U-turn. I offer up the worst-ever TV dads in medal-worthy fashion:…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 4, 2022 I only have four words for you today: Who loves ya, baby?! … Welcome to Vol. 251 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are iconic catch phrases that can automatically take our minds to a specific time, position … or, remembering a favorite TV show. If we were…
Read Full Article I can remember openly cheering at some of the movies Bruce Willis has provided us over the years, and that’s why his medical issues are so sad. We’re losing a great talent … Welcome to Vol. 250 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bruce Willis has always been one of my favorite performers, dating to his…
Read Full Article There are quite a few tantalizing ways to serve potatoes, but keep those stringy fries away from my table … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my mind, one of the most underrated foods is the potato. There are so many ways to enjoy this little fellow, and I think we…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 1, 2022Ahhh … welcome to April, one step closer to spring. It’s also kind of a holiday for some people … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some fool-ish thoughts for a day that celebrates such things. Happy April Fool’s Day! Gold medal: “This is the day upon…
Read Full Article Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of LoveI have to say, I like that Pam Beesly character … Welcome to Vol. 248 of The Daily Dirt. 1. March is Women’s History Month, so before head into April here are some medal-worthy memorable words from some memorable women: Gold medal: “I’m not offended by blonde…
Read Full Article Birds on a bat, fuku chicken and a little yay or nay… Welcome to Vol. 247 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a shade over a week away from the start of the Major League Baseball season. Beginning today, the Daily Dirt will off a quick synopsis of each of MLB’s six divisions. We…
Read Full Article You may need a bottle of Pepto before working your way through today’s three thoughts and Vol. 246 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just a warning, but if you’re scanning today’s Daily Dirt while eating a meal you may want to either wait to eat or wait to read this a little later. Here’s our…
Read Full Article So now that it is “social media official,” I am going to comment on my oldest son’s new job. James Alexander Gough is the senior deputy press secretary for Gov. JB Pritzker. It is an incredible career move for him. His mother and I could not be more proud of him, as we are of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 28, 2022 You can have the toilet paper, just leave my satellite TV alone … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 245 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you ever wonder what the rest of the world thinks Americans would find it impossible to live without? (OK, “impossible” could…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 27, 2022 To be successful, the USFL needs to offer something the NFL doesn’t. It looks like the new league is on the right track. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 244 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The new USFL kicks off its season April 16 and will be using…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 26, 2022 I find it hard to believe Walt Frazier is 77, but more about that in a minute. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 243 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is a time for self-reflection. How many of the following things are you guilty of doing or…
Read Full Article By For those of you who may not be familiar with Peter Griffin, well … you need to be. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 243 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Growing up, I was never been huge fan of cartoons, but that all changed later in life with the rise of the adult…
Read Full Article The Doctor of Love is in the office today. If you have no appointment, here are some words of advice anyway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 242 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to men and women, there is little difference if your roots are in the 1960s or the…
Read Full Article The world has truly changed in the last 50 years, and I thank a high school reunion notice for bringing that to light … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 241 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I received an interesting notice in the mail a few days ago. It was an invitation to the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Michelle Pfeiffer joins Denzel Washington atop our favorites’ list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 240 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised on Monday, today is my all-time 10 favorite female actors: 1. Michelle Pfeiffer: I’ll make the same comment today about Michelle that I did…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 21, 2022 Growing up, I had visions of being the next Paul Newman. I had to eventually settle for being the second Bluto Blutarsky … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 239 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a movie fan, from the days when my parents used…
Read Full Article The first Circuit Court of Adams County was held in 1825. Documents obtained from the Quincy Historical Society show the proceedings were run by Judge John York Sawyer, “who was of ample dimensions, probably about five feet in circumference, and it has been slanderously reported that he completely filled the Court House to the exclusion…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 20, 2022 Maybe the women’s basketball coach at Howard needs a trip to Chicken Bristle, Ill. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 238 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days, even horrible days. But I doubt any of us have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 19, 2022 All I can say before you read our first thought of the day is, “Please pass the Pepto.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 237 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Major League Eating record book shows some interesting world-class feats, especially when it comes to some…
Read Full Article I have been on the fence with what to write lately. Like everyone else, I swing like a pendulum back and forth from diligently monitoring the world news until my anxiety ratchets up to a breaking point — then I completely tune it out. Then I feel guilty for turning a blind eye, and the…
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