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For me, Cameron Diaz is shocker on that list, or at least her net worth … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 952 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are nest eggs, and then there are NEST EGGS. The following five entertainers, who all retired in recent years, should never have to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 17, 2024 Once you get to thought No. 3, I’m guessing you probably would have agreed with Martha Stewart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 951 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those parents who have a baby due in the near future and are contemplating potential names,…
Read Full Article “He argued that children should be greeted with a handshake in the morning, should not be allowed to sit in a parent’s lap, and should never be hugged or kissed, save for a peck on the forehead at bedtime” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 950 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I…
Read Full Article Not all of those memories are good ones, however, due to the deaths of MLK and JFK … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 948 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My first recollections of life, or at least the first ones I remember at this point in time, came around 1961 when…
Read Full Article 1. I’ve been alive for six full decades and parts of two others, so I have reference points aplenty. When I look back at all of those years in the rear-view mirror, there is always one decade in particular that stands out. The ’80s earned the nickname “Big” for a reason. Everything in the ’80s…
Read Full Article You’ll probably be wondering in the not-too-distant future about how old Tom Selleck and Micky Dolenz are. The answer is 79 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 946 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a lot of new interest in the old “Seinfeld” TV show with the recent release of Jerry…
Read Full Article Here is how part of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Protestant friends once told me that their minister told them that Catholic priests were so close to the devil that they had tails. Fortunately, by the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday May 12, 2024 Before you’re done reading today’s installment, you’ll discover what my spirit animal might just be … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 945 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, well, well … let me be the first to try and ruin your Sunday. Here are three…
Read Full Article ZOU! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 945 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At times, does it seem like you spend forever in your car? Stop lights, bumper-to-bumper traffic, etc.? Well, that frustration you often feel is not imagined. According to traffic analytics from the firm INRIX, Americans are spending an average…
Read Full Article Missouri’s primary is on August 6. Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn breaks down where the candidates stand as the spring and summer campaign season begins to heat up. ‘24 Statewide Races Governor: Republican Primary: TOSS UP – Democrat Primary: Toss UPGeneral: LIKELY REPUBLICAN RepublicansLt. Governor Mike KehoeLot of things are going right for Mike Kehoe. He has…
Read Full Article If you take nothing else from today’s post, remember this: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. Then give up. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 944 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Friday. It’s basically batting practice for…
Read Full Article I think my overall favorite of those first 10 songs is “Brass In Pocket,” by the Pretenders. My apologies to Sir Rod … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where were you on Aug. 1, 1981? That was the day MTV debuted, and the world as…
Read Full Article Being a native of Northeast Missouri and having spent the vast majority of my professional career in local media, the ever-evolving landscape is just something I’m accustomed to. It’s what allowed Muddy River News/Sports/TV to fill some of the breach. But, there are some things you thought would always be there. Like high school sports…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 In a few moments, you will know what “Yahoo” actually stands for … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you know Pepsi-Cola was originally known as “Brad’s Drink?” Don’t feel bad, I didn’t either. Here’s some background on that…
Read Full Article Maybe Snoop Dogg should have partnered with Taylor Swift instead of Dr. Dre. I’m pretty sure the Arizona Bowl would be a sellout. More about that in Thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 942 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Swifties are at it again. Taylor Swift, arguably…
Read Full Article Smartphones are an essential part of everyday life and help us do so many things. However, in a UScellular survey, nearly 75 percent of respondents said they spend at least an hour on social media every day, with 24 percent spending three to four hours per day. Nearly a third of respondents said they want…
Read Full Article I have discovered I am older than Chris Berman. I’m not sure how I feel about that … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 941 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m sure there’s probably a counterpoint to my point, but I ask you, has one NFL team ever had a better draft…
Read Full Article Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 940 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is arguably no better indicator of a cultural landscape than the first names that occupy it. “(First) names have become more diverse and personalized over the years,” says Kushal Tantry — speaking of interesting first names — who is…
Read Full Article In Quincy town, there dwelt a man grim,Who thought his job was to fill every pothole’s brim. With “No” votes for the public good on this day.His heart was as dark as the asphalt’s gray. He grumbled and groaned each attempt to do more.Hating the world with an unyielding roar. The sun was too hot,…
Read Full Article And please don’t tell me you don’t know who Myron Floren was … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 939 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we try and celebrate a series of actual holidays that most will ignore. Here’s our list of celebrations for May: May 4: May the 4th…
Read Full Article That Keanu Reeves-Alice Cooper info in Thought No. 2 is a mind blower … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 938 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Always remember that where attention goes, money flows. And also remember that this is now Caitlin Clark’s world, and we should feel honored simply to be…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 2, 2024 I also used to listen to music on transistor radios and contact people in something called a phone booth … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 937 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m a card-carrying baby boomer, and proud of it. For those who might be…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 No one had a better entrance to the ring than The Nature Boy. And those robes … oh my … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 936 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What’s always been the greatest appeal of professional “wrestling?” It’s not the golden boys, it’s…
Read Full Article The Froot Loops thing really threw me a curve … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 935 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another edition of Fun Facts About Food. You’re welcome. Did you think the shapes and sizes of those Chicken McNuggets were simply chance? Think again. Those nuggets…
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