Opinion
Thank heavens for that question about the Supremes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 741 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite TV game shows has always been “Jeopardy.” Not that I’m any good at it — unless there is a “sports” category — but I am always drawn to…
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Taylor Swift is reportedly heading to New York (or New Jersey) to watch her new man on Sunday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 740 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The recent headlines attracted by the evolving relationship between singer…
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I’m glad to know it’s considered normal to be bit gassy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 739 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world center of operations for The Daily Dirt, staff members spend much of their valuable time in search of oddities to amuse, entertain and inform. I…
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In reading about the issue of high energy electrical utility distribution along the Quincy riverfront, I saw financial numbers on cost but did not see much given from an electrical engineering power distribution standpoint on this issue. I trust this is known in the background between Ameren and city engineers. In case there needs to…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 I’m not sure how I feel about Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 738 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The “Book of Odds” is a highly interesting collection of statistics that relate to everyday life. Compiled by Amram Shapiro, Louise Firth…
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After driving from Schuyler County to attend the Back the Blue Festival in Quincy, I was disappointed to see such a low turnout to honor your local police and other first responders. Hopefully, next year will see some larger numbers. First responders, who include both law enforcement and emergency medical personnel, lay their lives on…
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Today we also usher in some Super Bowl halftime news … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 737 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who know me have likely come to understand — and rather quickly, I’m sure — my fascination with statistics and numbers, especially those connected with everyday life. (Sports, too,…
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I was standing about three people back from the line at Walmart when a quick tug on my shirt caught my attention. She was excited to tell me her name is Hannah, and it’s almost her birthday. She is having a pink cake for her birthday, which seemed to be a trend with the curly-haired…
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So long, Pee-wee Herman … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 736 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This has been a brutal year for losing some of our most favorite celebrities — and we’ve still got more than three months of 2023 remaining. Many of the following passings have occurred since we last…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 You can now call me “Buck”. You’ll understand in a few minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 735 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Quincy from Ohio in 1998, one of the first things I noticed was a difference in the speech tendencies…
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The correct answer is BOTH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 734 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The official arrival of fall comes Saturday, and this time of year makes many think of falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football games and sitting around a campfire. Not me. Fall means Halloween, which is still…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 It’s still hard to watch a replay of that Nick Chubb injury … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 733 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have never been one to place much substance in things like “curses” or “luck,” but I may be changing my…
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QUINCY — Milestones are subjective sometimes. We try to recognize our launch anniversary every year (April 30, 2021) but when I hit “publish” on this post, it was the 10,000th post on Muddy River News. We have tried to create content that is informative, thought provoking, interesting or fun. Hopefully, you’ve found something on MRN…
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If you want to drive at excessive speeds, become a NASCAR driver … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 732 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Illinois has earned another unwanted ranking. Not only is the land Abe Lincoln made famous among the nation’s lowest-ranked states for gas prices, health care quality, overall fiscal…
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And I’m a proud card-carrying member of that group … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 731` of The Daily Dirt. 1. Someone far smarter than yours truly once said, “Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” Well, I’m getting to the point in life when I…
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What can Sanders possibly do for an encore after Saturday night? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Love him or hate him, Deion Sanders is the talk of college football — and much of the sports world — today. Coach Prime led the Colorado Buffaloes to…
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In 1633, Galileo was imprisoned for heresy due to his claims that the Earth revolved around the sun. In 1633, at the “front” of history, the highly advanced human race who had sailed to new continents, invented gun powder, clocks and microscopy couldn’t possibly fathom that the Earth wasn’t the absolute center of everything. Today humanity…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 Can anyone stop the Atlanta Braves in the MLB postseason? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you’re pretty confident you know quite a bit about today’s celebrities, right? The never-ending news cycle, coupled with cable and satellite TV and all…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 At least the Cubbies have been entertaining this season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 728 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Possibly the funniest line I have heard at any point during the current MLB season came earlier this week when I came across a picture…
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If you have an extra $14,000 taking up space around the house, you can get a couple of tickets for the Ohio State-Notre Dame football game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 727 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What exactly makes for a happy life? WalletHub, a personal-finance website, has a detailed…
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As a family member of the four victims of Natasha McBride, I want to express gratitude for your efforts to bring the truth out into the light! I must admit I have carried an absence of trust in the legal system and those connected to it for much of my life. I initially felt that naivete…
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On a clear, windless day in September 2022, a large limb from a tree in the city easement fell. It hit my house, causing $2,500 damage to a new roof that had been put on in May 2022. A claim filed with the Risk Management department of Quincy was promptly denied. An appeal also was…
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All three have iconic roles to their credit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 726 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here are my picks for the three most deserving actresses from the modern era (roughly, the past 50 years) who have never won an Academy Award: 1. Sigourney Weaver: I’ve…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for September 13, 2023 Have you ever seen a truly bad performance from Sam Elliott, Tom Cruise or Samuel L. Jackson? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 725 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I was starting to compile a list of my favorite films so far…
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I find it hard to believe Carrie Underwood is now 40 years old. It just seems like the other day Simon Cowell was telling her she was a little “pitchy” on “American Idol” …. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was amazed when I recently…
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