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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 What George Harrison (“The Quiet Beatle) was to his group, Charlie Watts was to the Rolling Stones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 706 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was two years ago today that we lost the Rolling Stones’ iconic drummer, Charlie Watts,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 In Illinois, Wendy’s gets the favorite’s nod. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 705 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that fast food is extremely popular in the United States. The fast-food industry’s revenue is estimated to be about $200 billion in the U.S., more than…
Read Full Article That all seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 704 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 54 years ago this month that Woodstock made music history. An estimated 500,000 attended the four-day rock music festival in upstate New York on an old dairy farm.…
Read Full Article The more I think about it, the more I am convinced no decade comes close to the 1980s as far as classic comedy films are concerned … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 703 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1980s were, perhaps, the finest decade ever for quality comedy films. Here…
Read Full Article I gained five pounds just writing this … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 702 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year when fast-food chains like to introduce new items to us. These look to be must-try items in the coming weeks: Gold medal: Hardee’s Peaches and Cream…
Read Full Article Memo: Termination NoticeDate: Aug. 22, 2023 Dear Summer, We regret to inform you that although we have very much appreciated working with you, unfortunately, we are going to have to let you go. When you joined us in June, you were truly a breath of fresh air. Your sunshine brightened our hair, lightly bronzed our…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 It’s the weekend after the first week of school when parents and students exhale and take a deep breath … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 701 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, how did that first week of school go? To help you simultaneously look…
Read Full Article Roger was the first of two Ashburn basset hounds. He was white with red markings, and as lazy as they come. Roger took breaks when getting out of bed in the morning which, which meant he often fell asleep with his head planted into the carpet and his butt still under the blankets. He was…
Read Full Article I’m serious. Honest! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 700 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever opened the door to your refrigerator and be greeted with a wave of unpleasantness? As in unpleasant odor(s)? Well, there’s a trick to combat that. Place a roll of paper towel inside the…
Read Full Article How has Crayola missed these possibilities? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 699 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are reportedly 120 official colors of Crayola Crayons, according to crayola.com. That said, I’m pretty sure they missed a few, at least for the baby boomer age bracket. Wouldn’t the following be…
Read Full Article That 2023 Illinois Rock and Roll Museum Hall of Fame class is pretty impressive… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 698 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s produced some for the most classic sitcoms, and what made most of them special were the husband/wife tandems who anchored the programs. Looking back,…
Read Full Article And today we also pay tribute to the late, great Vesta Stoudt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 697 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s our latest edition of “Strange Laws” that are still on the books. Today’s medal-worthy edition has an international flavor. Gold medal: You are not permitted to poop…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 Today’s effort is simply chock full of goodies. I hope you enjoy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 696 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I recently came across an interesting account from Harvard-trained psychologist Cortney Warren. (Before we continue, let me note I found…
Read Full Article Bring back Christian Bale and save the Batman brand! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 695 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest Tom Cruise “Mission Impossible” movie has received numerous thumbs’-down reviews, which is kind of sad. It’s been a solid, entertaining film franchise, and if this proves to be…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 They may never make the hall of fame, but they’re a sure-fire bet for the hall of names … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 694 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yourhighness Morgan? Boogie Knight? Yep, those are actual names of actual people. And, yes,…
Read Full Article One grandpa is realizing that first day of school is drawing closer for grandkids of all ages … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 693 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m a lucky guy. I realized that — again — when my wife and I were talking about our five grandkids. Two…
Read Full Article They killed Kenny? Oh well, yada, yada, yada … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 692 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun with famous movie quotes in this space over the past couple of years, but rarely have we done the same with TV shows. That all…
Read Full Article Have you noticed we’re getting close to edition No. 700 of the Daily Dirt? Muddy River Czar JRG is promising a mammoth celebration … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 691 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more bizarre laws that still on the books in some states: 2. The Denver Broncos…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 When you get to the part about America’s sunniest cities, don’t be disappointed if Quincy is not on the list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 690 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With that first day of school just around the corner, here are…
Read Full Article Peel back the label and you will find the real story that needs to be told. It’s the story of the workers nationwide, many in our own backyard. Not to be forgotten is the vast number of employees at Anheuser-Busch who work hard to produce the products many of us enjoy with our families and…
Read Full Article No female cracks the ranking until Julia Roberts at No. 6 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who’s your favorite movie star? Well, the National Research Group, an analysis firm specializing in entertainment and technology, set out to answer that question. The NRG attempted to find the actors/actresses…
Read Full Article The Rembrandts are still performing, and I would say it’s a safe bet there’s one particular song included in all of their concerts. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun ranking various theme songs from network TV shows over the past…
Read Full Article As a resident of Quincy, I am writing this letter regarding our city government. Recent problems regarding the city, such as votes by the city council and police of no confidence in the mayor, an onerous housing policy, lack of or limited health care for city employees and a recent ransomware cost of $650,000 for…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 And if you’re in South Africa, you must try a borewor sandwich … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 688 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s an interesting fellow who goes by “Anthony the Travel Tart” who writes for the 52perfectdays.com website. Not unexpectedly, his…
Read Full Article The recent Quincy City Council’s vote of no confidence in Mayor Mike Troup and his response indicate a lack of understanding on the part of the mayor regarding how our city operates. As someone who previously served as a Republican alderman, I support a strong city council that delegates authority to the mayor. A system…
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