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I am pleased to write this letter of support and recommendation for Barry Louderman for mayor of Hannibal. I have worked side by side with Barry under his leadership in planning and zoning. In those years, I’ve seen Barry work hand in hand with business owners, entrepreneurs and developers with tangible results. That type of…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 Is Giannis Antetokounmpo actually worth $62 million a year? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 763 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some things simply can’t be explained. They just have to be accepted. Coincidence? Happenstance? Fate? The act of a higher power that none of us can…
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One of the truly positive offshoots of this could be more “Steves” in the world … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 762 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m pretty sure we’ve all scratched our heads at some of the baby names we’ve seen in recent years: Fionnuala, Calliope, Oaklee, Quylla and Alaska…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 I’ve been told there are remarkable likenesses between Homer Simpson and myself. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 761 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Through the course of TV history, spinoffs have come to be expected if a series enjoys any major form of success. A successful…
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I have known Kristy Trevathan since probably the late 1960s. She was the class ahead of me at what was then Hannibal Junior High School. Over the many years, I watched her participate in many different nonprofit and critical local government political subdivisions (including as a City of Hannibal councilwoman). Kristy also was a board…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 Do you realize if Chuck Norris had been on the Titanic, the iceberg would have dodged the ship? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 760 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the weekend, let’s kick back, relax and pay homage — again — to the legendary…
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Farrah, Kate and Jaclyn, the original “Alley Cats”. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 759 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For those who lived through the mid-1970s, it’s probably safe to say most every Wednesday evening you were camped in front of your TV set watching “Charlie’s Angels”. Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson…
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After reading this, and you still say “yes,” you probably have some serious issues … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 758 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are two things we enjoy about the NFL. The games, of course, are No. 1, but every red-blooded American male also enjoys those cheerleaders. And…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 It’s the perfect day to get on that “Love Train” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to believe, but some of the greatest pop songs ever are turning 50 years old in 2023. If it seems like only…
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On Sept. 1 of this year, Illinois Veterans Home Quincy Administrator Troy Culbertson as asked by Veterans Affairs Director Terry Prince to sign a letter of resignation or he would be terminated. After gathering facts about this situation, it was caused by a minor racial incident between an employee and a resident of the home.…
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And then there is the framed picture of astronomer Carl Sagan for Pharrell … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A couple of months ago we put together a list of some celebrities’ outrageous demands that have to be met in their concert contracts. Consider the following…
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“Sometimes I just don’t understand human behavior.” These iconic words from C-3PO in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) echo more than a simple response to the rudeness of Han Solo. C-3PO’s inability to fully grasp sarcasm and passive aggressive human behavior gave his character comedic depth. The functions of droids like…
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Key lime pie really deserves more love … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 756 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I was at least mildly surprised at the overwhelming percentage of respondents who picked pumpkin as their favorite Thanksgiving pie in a recent poll I saw. Granted, I’m not…
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“I’m just here trying to educate people.” This is a line I have heard, stated with conviction by Jarid Jones, on several occasions with regards to the riverfront development project. He believes he has a wealth of knowledge to share about the inner workings of the various governing entities in Quincy with regards to funding,…
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And at the head of the list is “Rocky Raccoon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 755 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before we go any farther, yes … the Beatles were a fantastic group, arguably the best rock musicians of any time or genre. That said, they weren’t perfect. The Fab…
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My wife, Paula Wallace, and I both shared words of advice on Tuesday night at the Quincy City Council meeting, along with many others who were standing against the abortion racket being perpetrated in Illinois. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful, even though the message and appeal for life and blessing was clearly with the pro-life people…
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Instead of a box of chocolates on Sweetest Day, maybe give her a bag of M&Ms, a Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Almond Joy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 754 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite days of the year is a week away. Sweetest Day, traditionally…
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Letter to the Editor: Let's spend more time making this world a place where it's safe to go to sleep
Two caveats toward Quincy City Council aldermen using their governmental offices to continue seeking an overturn of the Reproductive Health Act in Illinois: 1. A large part of what bothers me so much is people claiming to be so “pro-life” do so with such a feeling of self-satisfaction that they are morally superior in their…
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We awoke Saturday morning to news of a war in the Middle East. With all the world’s problems, it was a needed respite to return to a less stressful time, a time captured by the Quincy Museum’s annual Folk Life Festival. For a few hours, families could enjoy music, crafts, exhibits, games and refreshments.…
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If I spot someone I don’t care for coming to the door for trick or treat, I reach for the “B” stash — those dreaded little boxes of Good & Plenty. Give out the black licorice and they won’t be back the next year. You can count on it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
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As I awakened at 4 a.m. the day after the marathon City Council meeting, I experienced an epiphany so profound that I had to put pen to paper (or fingers to keypad — few of us write anymore). I witnessed more of my neighbors taking time out of their busy lives to speak at a City…
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It’s really a shame Tom Cruise is not about 20 years younger. He could have a second career as another secret agent… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, before we advance one word farther, James Bond is the all-time No. 1 movie spy figure.…
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Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer“ was released this year to universal critical acclaim. With a rating of 93 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film brought to life one of the most significant eras in human history. Exploring a number of scientific, political and philosophical themes, “Oppenheimer“ served as a grim, prudent reminder of an often overlooked and disturbing…
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But let’s not forget Cronkite and Jennings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can’t remember the exact moment or precise day, month or year, but at some point in recent time as my wife and I sat and watched the nightly network news it dawned…
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I was twenty years old and I decided it was time to make new friends and cross some lines. I wanted out of my well-established good-girl persona. During this time, I wasn’t living what I would call a Christian life, but I know God was never far from me. From parties I shouldn’t have been…
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