Opinion
Some midseason thoughts, division by division, about the greatest game in the world … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 662 of The Daily Dirt. 1. MLB is taking a few days off for its traditional All-Star Game activities, so what better time to offer some quick takes about each of the…
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I stared at her in the mirror. She looked lifeless, a little bleak. She had no certainty of the future. She couldn’t tell me who I am. She could just reflect what was already there. Blond hair. Hazel eyes. Pants size depending on the French fries-to-stretchyness ratio of the material. Height depending on the angle…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, July 10, 2023 If you say you saw this coming a decade ago, I’d have to question either your sanity or sobriety. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 662 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? Would you believe pro pickleball? Actually that “next big thing”…
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Letter to the Editor: Firefighters union doesn't believe vote of no confidence in Troup is necessary
Quincy Firefighters Local 63 has an obligation to serve and look out for the best interests of our members. We will show support for our other local unions and do what we can when we can. Comments made by Robert Megee, president of the Quincy Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, state that Local…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 10, 2023 I wonder if anyone has a Henry Henry baseball card yet? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 661 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Sunday, and another work week is only hours away. Here at The Daily Dirt, we try to get you in the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 8, 2023 Keanu Reeves should be grateful to Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 660 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We like to rank things at the home office of The Daily Dirt. Most of those rankings are the “the best…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 7, 2023 Could AC/DC music be turning the tide in Ukraine? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 659 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We have a new No. 1 license plate! When the entry popped up in my email earlier this week, I knew immediately it was…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 6, 2023 The man is truly a living legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 658 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you watch Joey Chestnut’s most-recent culinary conquest at New York City’s famous Coney Island? For those who may have missed it, Chestnut won his…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 5, 2023 The key to a successful July and August is the lack of physical activity … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 657 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Fourth of July is now in the rear-view mirror, and we are in what singer Nat King…
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The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s…
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It’s going to be an interesting offseason, folks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 656 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve been watching the reports and predictions beginning to surface regarding Shohei Ohtani’s pending free agency, the number you are likely seeing thrown about as a beginning figure is now…
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I tried really hard not to write this. I really did. But after observing the Supreme Court decisions over the past few days, and recognizing the myriad of responses and opinions that would be derived from them, I felt it was important to have my say. I’m 53, an African American, graduated from the former…
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Can you even imagine life without Walmart? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 655 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this time of the year we’re all wrapped up in patriotic celebrations — and rightly so. But July is about more than Independence Day. July is also the birthday for some…
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I wasn’t often thought of in school for being an “early bird” when it came to homework and other assignments. I would usually put off and procrastinate essays until the last possible moment, then feverishly type like my life depended on it to get done and go back to whatever had originally drawn my attention…
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And so will a tank of gas! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 654 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s actually some good news about the economy as we approach July 4, which is another reason to celebrate on Tuesday. The National Retail Federation says 87 percent of Americans plan to celebrate…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 1, 2023 This summer is moving along way too fast … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 654 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to July. We’re officially in the heart of summer. So what does that mean exactly? Here are three medal-worthy quotes: Gold medal: “July is…
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Daily Dirt for Friday June 30, 2023 Grant was also known to imbibe, so I wonder: Could he also have been charged with the first-ever DUI? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 653 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world headquarters of The Daily Dirt, we take great pride uncovering…
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Rajah Maples is a tremendous boost for WGEM.. She has a wealth of experience and excellent on-air presence. She raises the bar for TV reporting in Quincy. Very smart move for WGEM. Rajah is not only a great professional, but she is a very nice person. That is a huge part of a broadcaster’s success…
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It’s simply amazing that Bruce Springsteen never reached No. 1. Simply amazing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 651 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are rock artists who have regularly sold out stadiums for their concerts, sold millions upon millions of albums and even been inducted into the Rock and…
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Who will replace him in the next installment of the classic series? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 650 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest “Indiana Jones” movie opens Friday, which has me thinking … which one of the previous Harrison Ford films is the best? Here’s my thoughts: Gold…
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I recently ran into a 20-something friend at Walmart. As she told me about her career aspirations and a possible move to another state, her cart called out to me: two bottles of wine, a frozen dinner for one, and a bag of party Snickers, which I know she fearlessly displays on her coffee table.…
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Never hear of “Kid Twist” or “The Pig?” Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 649 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever since I was a wee lad, gangster movies have always intrigued me. My favorite actor growing up was James Cagney, primarily for his portrayal of numerous hoodlums…
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I was a little disappointed “Steve” didn’t make the top 10 list of boys names … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 648 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Naming a baby is arguably one of the two most difficult things about having a child. Only the actual birth process may be more…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 25, 2023 I think an argument could be made for Wilt Chamberlain being the single most dominant athlete in his sport — ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan — and, really, who isn’t? —…
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Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls, Chuck Berry lead the way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. June is Black Music Appreciation Month, and both Illinois and Missouri have plenty to celebrate. Here are my favorite Black artists from both states: Illinois Gold medal: Curtis Mayfield of Chicago…
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If I had ever earned a spot in KISS, I would have likely been Ace Frehley’s “Spaceman” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 646 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At one time, the band was mildly controversial with its appearance and stage shows. Now, in their golden years, KISS members are…
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I have seen recent comments and positions taken concerning Illinois estate taxes and how they might benefit Illinois if they were abolished. Some positions are about the tax being unfair and/or a reason for people to leave our state. While the federal government spends money by collecting revenue through fees, fines, taxes and just printing more…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 22, 2023 I always wanted to be able to bat lefty-handed, but had no desire to write with my left hand. When I was in school, my friends who were lefties always had smeared ink on their papers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 645 of…
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It’s been a beautiful morning before work to sit outside, spend time with God and have Clover snuggle up beside me. It was only last February when we scooped her up from the ground where her mom left her after birth. Her other two babies were stronger than Clover and already walking around and nursing.…
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Hopefully, we provide some sort of closure to the McDonald’s Coke debate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 644 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s probably safe to say just about anyone reading The Daily Dirt has — or soon will — stop into a nearby McDonald’s for a burger, fries…
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I caught the June 9 “The Streets of Quincy” podcast (on Muddy River News) and had to comment. Up until a month ago, I was homeless and living on the streets of Quincy. I’m going to be 60 years old. Seniors age 50 and older are the fastest growing segment of homeless people, largely because of…
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Rest in peace, Homer Jones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 643 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thank you, Homer Jones. Former New York Giants and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Homer Jones, the first player to spike the football after a touchdown, died earlier this month after a battle with lung cancer. He…
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Note the first sign in thought No. 2 and tell me that wouldn’t be a great song title … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 642 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the most enjoyable forms of what I call “entertainment addiction” is always trying to find the funniest (or worst,…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 16, 2023 I never knew “Abbey Road” was not the original title for the famous LP … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 638 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Beatles’ 1969 “Abbey Road” arguably features the most famous album cover of all time. For those who…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 17, 2023 I once had a friend who drank a minimum of eight Mountain Dews a day. Eight! A minimum! Oh, did I mention he had a never-ending problem with kidney stones, too? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 640 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What countries consume the most…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 18, 2023 I love announcer Chip Caray’s comments, which you can find below. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 641 of The Daily Dirt. 1. “Every franchise has had its share of forgettable seasons,” writes Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru for MLB.com. Do you have the feeling that Cardinals fans are feeling this…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Babe, Ty, Christy, Walter and Honus would all be proud I’m sure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 637 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I now have a new destination to add to my bucket list. It’s the National Museum of Play, also known…
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This is one cool concept. No pun intended … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Colorado town of Nederland may have the strangest, funniest and most unique celebration in the world. Located about 17 miles west of Boulder, the town boasts a plastic utility shed…
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The more I think about it, the more I think I would rank Teri Hatcher No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 636 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a longstanding fan of “Seinfeld” — yes, the show “about nothing” — it will come as no surprise to remind…
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I began playing Strat-O-Matic in 1979 at age 12 (feel free to do the math on where that puts me today). My friends and I have always referred to it as “Strat” and others across the country call it “S-O-M”. I’ll use “Strat” for the purpose of today’s piece. The Strat board game is a…
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These are, without question, three of the strangest deaths I have ever come across … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As bizarre as it may sound, the mid-1980s gave birth to something called the Darwin Awards. Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of…
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I have all sorts of new respect for Jackie Chan, as you’ll see shortly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 633 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that numerous stars of stage, screen and recording — who we think we are familiar with — are actually performing under “stage…
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I wonder what they would call a lot of Eighinger’s? You’ll understand when you reach thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 632 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They often teach us life lessons. And in many cases, they still do. We have always felt like they’re our best…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 9, 2023 And on another subject, Dead Heads can celebrate — see thought No. 2 about this one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s funny how we can take certain things for granted, something as simple and accepted as the…
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And if you plan on taking the family out for a night at the ole ballyard, you’ll probably want to skip Fenway Park in Boston … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better companion for a Major League Baseball game than a hot…
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The Land of Lincoln distinguishes itself by being among the most unfriendly of the 50 states when it comes to taxes. Illinois has been ranked numero uno as the state with the highest tax burden. Death Taxes and Escaping Illinois Just one of those unfriendly taxes is the estate or death tax. The tax…
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Yeah, about that multi-tasking thing in thought No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 630 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As a man, for most of my life I have heard how men will never be able to understand how a woman thinks. And while there is great truth in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I’m a little surprised Missouri is on the list, but then I remembered you have to include St. Louis … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 629 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when a lot of people are considering vacation…
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Her name was Ellie. I recently met her in the bathroom at lunch. She was in the stall beside me talking to her mom, who was coaxing her through the potty process. “Mom,” Ellie whisper-yelled as little kids do. “What is that noise?” Her mom tried to wave her off a few times in that…
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It’s my first full day with an office at the new Muddy River News Hannibal location. I made coffee, looked around the room and thought, “This is weird. Where is the music?” I’m now wanting to order a Mimi’s Coffehouse soundtrack. I could play my own, but it doesn’t feel right. I thought I locked…
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I’m not sure what normal is these days. After the last few weeks we’ve all had, I think we’re all ready for some lazy, hazy summertime fun. But, when duty calls, the Muddy River team will be ready. We want to thank everyone for the kind words you have shared with us regarding our coverage…
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If you are wondering, all three of today’s underrated groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 628 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at most underrated — or under appreciated — artists of the rock era, with our…
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Like many people around here, I have the “distinct pleasure” of living with a homeowner’s association. Love ’em or hate ’em, these oftentimes frustrating little arrangements do come with a few perks sometimes. One luxury I get for my quarterly tithe In my particular community is access to a small pool every summer. I walked…
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It’s hard to believe these singers are now all “old” — like me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 627 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we have some fun with the second installment of our most underrated acts of the rock era. Today it’s the females’ turn to take the…
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Todd Maisch: A Man Proud of the Place in Which He LivedBy State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) President Abraham Lincoln had an inspirational quote that, for me, epitomizes the life and career of Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch, and what he meant to our state and its many businesses. I like…
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And it’s difficult to fathom that Jimi Hendrix has been dead for 53 years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 626 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start a little fun in the almost-summer sun with our thoughts on who should be considered the most underrated male singer, female vocalist and band…
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I wonder what the combined calorie intake would be for all three items mentioned in today’s first offering? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 625 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I love looking into all things southern when it comes to strange food concoctions. Today is no…
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QUINCY — Casey Schnack, defense attorney for Tim Bliefnick, released a statement Thursday regarding his Wednesday conviction on two counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Home Invasion: “On behalf of myself, Tim and the entire Bliefnick family, I would like to thank the jurors for their hard work and effort they put…
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Former top-ranked plate 1 ELVIS is still in the building … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 624 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt’s Great Plate Debate rankings of clever license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri underwent quite a reshuffling over the Memorial Day weekend. Once again, most of this upheaval…
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This is the complete statement read by Sarah Reilly, Becky Bliefnick’s sister, on behalf of their family following the guilty verdict of Tim Bliefnick: We should not be standing here today. We should not be delivering this statement. We should not be living in a world where a crime like this is possible. We should…
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Thanks to MRN and Matt Schuckman. Please accept this note of congratulations and gratitude for the work of Matt Schuckman over the past several days covering Quincy Notre Dame sports. Matt’s stories, as well as his personal presence at QND over this past Memorial Day weekend, made a huge and positive impact. He is just…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 We bid adieu to May with a look at some of the worst possible ice cream flavors ever concocted … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 623 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Pralines and Cream? Mint Chocolate Chip? What is your favorite…
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From Elvis to groundhogs, we have it all for you today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s never really a bad day for a little Elvis Presley trivia, correct? Here are my three favorite medal-worthy Elvis items that crossed my path over the Memorial…
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QUINCY – The last day of school can be bittersweet. While students and teachers are eager for a leisurely summer break after a nine-month learning marathon, it also marks an end of a chapter. Educators will have a new crop of students, and kids will have a new teacher and set of classmates, when school resumes…
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So, what is the most important warm weather holiday? Memorial Day or July 4? Or possibly Labor Day? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Memorial Day and summer is so close we can now feel it. To get us all even more in the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 28, 2023 All things considered, this might be my favorite hall of fame of them all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 621 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you are walking through the frozen food areas of your local supermarket, feel free to…
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The first time I heard her voice, I was hooked for life. Today’s Daily Dirt is dedicated to the memory of Tina Turner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 620 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A friend sent me a text a few days ago, informing me that Tina Turner had just died.…
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Admit it, you’ve always wondered what background music might be playing in the Oval Office … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 619 of The Daily Dirt 1. There are many times while on a long-distance trip (driving, because I don’t fly) that I love to help the miles pass by with…
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Muddy River News wants to be a news operation that pushes some envelopes. I have a saying whenever one of our crusty old newspaper guys wants to run some story that seems to appeal to a certain outdated audience we have in our community. “It isn’t 1975 anymore.” But, we also want to be a…
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The 007 films have also provided us with great music, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 618 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any day is always a good day to talk about secret agent 007, which we do here quite often. Today I offer what I feel are three of…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 We should all be grateful for the “Statcast Era” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 617 of The Daily Dirt 1. There is nothing more entertaining while watching an MLB game than seeing a majestic home run. MLB and Statcast teamed up in 2015 to provide…
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I often write about marital trials, but I am writing about a marital phenomenon this week. Experienced by many, talked about by few. Between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., a sleepy fog hangs over the bed. We transform into uninhibited, sometimes violent, often drooling and always snoring people of the night. As the…
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Before you ask, yes these are all legitimate films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 616 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are bad movies. We’ve all seen some, the kind when they’re over we realize that we just wasted two hours of our life. Hey, the title sounded intriguing and…
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Do you find you have less emotions as your phone and social media dominate your time and control your human interactions? Or are you a social media rage poster? Are your emotions heightened in response to those you don’t agree with? I see the pendulum swinging between those two extremes for most people. For me,…
Read Full Article Three months ago, February 23, Becky was murdered. As the trial begins, a new chapter of this arduous journey begins, and we are hopeful it will successfully and swiftly provide justice for her death. We are confident in the Quincy Police Department and the prosecution’s legal team who have not wavered in their pursuit of…
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Football is not that far away, folks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 615 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Even though football season is about three months away (two, if you count preseason camps, exhibition games, etc.), here are some enlightening pieces of information I had never thought about until the…
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Muddy River News, along with WGEM-TV and The Quincy Herald-Whig, are working together to obtain access to court proceedings and filings involving the Timothy Bliefnick murder trial. The media is unified that this information should be accessible to our readers and viewers not someday, but now. Judge Robert Adrian took the matter under advisement and…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Dairy Queen or Nabisco … I’m not sure which one of those businesses are most important. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 614 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For background’s sake, I moved to Illinois 25 years ago. Before arriving, I knew very little about…
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And it’s good to see Don Gorske is still eating those Big Macs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 613 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the things that I’m pretty confident we are all grateful for is the 2-liter bottles of our favorite soft drinks. Those friendly — not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 19, 2023 Obviously, some scientists have way too much time on their hands … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 612 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the perks of discovering a new plant or animal is getting to name it whatever you want, although there…
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The White Sox may be terrible on the field, but the men on the microphone are hall of famers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 611 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re roughly 25 percent of the way through the MLB season, and two things are certain: 1. The Chicago White Sox are…
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Ummm, just give me some of the Colby Jack at HyVee, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 610 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, several times a month we like to have fun with nasty food offerings from both the United States and abroad. Today, the focus is more precise, on food…
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As a former Republican alderman in Quincy, I have a vested interest in the success of the city and the residents. It is therefore with great concern that I write this letter to question the current mayor’s actions that have undermined public safety. First and foremost, the mayor should not publicly criticize department leaders. It…
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The success of online dating is one of the most remarkable things (if that interests you, you may want to jump to the last item) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 609 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think the world hasn’t really changed that much since we entered “the dawn of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 15, 2023 If Monday is normally the worst day of the week, what would be runner-up? Personally, I’ve never been too fond of Wednesdays … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 608 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahh … it’s another Monday. We face one every seven days,…
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Now that springtime is upon us and people are getting outside again, I would like to take an opportunity to remind everyone to look at the American flags flying outside of their homes and businesses. It’s been a long and windy winter and early spring, and our flags can really take a beating. It’s easy…
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Make sure that Mother’s Day gifts makes her feel special. She’s your mother, and she’s special … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 608 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Listen up, guys. It’s hard to go wrong with a Mother’s Day gift, but not impossible. For some reason, some guys try to be “practical”…
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Twenty minutes before closing time, we were down to one waitress (me). A group of 30 adults breezed through the door like nobody’s business. One guy approached me as I shined the counter. “Are you open?” he asked. “For another 20 minutes,” I replied. “Yep, they’re open!” He turned to the group and waved them…
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Obviously, I contribute to that total … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 607 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s some food for thought, no pun intended. The following 10 items are the most popular foods in America, according to inthekitchenwithmatt.com: 2. Keeping with the burger theme, who offers the best fast-food…
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Spring has sprung, and it’s time to go esplorin’. For what feels like far too many months, we’ve all been cooped up in our little homes and hovels, shielding our lives against the cold of another harsh winter. We have been a little trepidatious to venture out for any long expeditions for fear a sudden…
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I wanted to reach out and share an opinion regarding the change in leadership on the Quincy Park District board. The change in roles on the Park Board is in no way a reflection on the quality of service that previous Park Board President John Frankenhoff has provided. John has and will continue to (I’m…
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Or how about a peanut butter, ketchup and bologna sandwich? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 606 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, or even just stop by and then, you are probably aware that we like to feature some of the worst…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 11, 2023 But it certainly did for one of the best bad guys ever, Alan Rickman … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 605 of The Daily Dirt 1. For me, seeing a promising talent in his or her first film is much like a rookie of…
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I’m kind of partial to the bronze medal selection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 604 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, guys … did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day? It’s only mid-week, so you should have plenty of time to get that box of chocolates at Kirlin’s or make…
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There are sad movies, and then are THESE sad movies … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 603 of The Daily Dirt 1. When I started putting together a list of the best of the saddest movies ever made, I soon realized I was going to need two specific categories: A. Love…
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Who didn’t love The Bangles? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 602 of The Daily Dirt 1. Is it Monday already? “Unpopularity is only the beginning of Monday’s problems,” according to Dr. Thomas Rutledge of Psychology Today. “Monday to most people is the emotional equivalent of the rock in Charlie Brown’s Halloween…
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Remember those aerial assaults from the top rope by the Superfly? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 601 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For most of my life, starting when I was a wee lad, I have loved pro wrestling. Yes, it’s obviously fake and an artificial form of entertainment, but…
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Standing behind the cash register, my co-worker looked at me with burning eyes. “Do you really believe there’s a man up in the sky who loves me?” he asked. He was one of my favorites to work with. I was in my early 20s, and he was in one of the groups I usually ran…
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While disappointed Cyndi Lauper did not get elected this year, I was pleased to see Willie Nelson did. The red-headed stranger turned 90 in late April … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 600 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, I nailed four of ’em. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll Hall…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 5, 2023 A slap on the head, a gouge of the eyes, a pull of the ears. Ahhh, those were the days, my friends. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 599 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are times when I’m watching what is supposed to be comedy,…
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