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I wonder whatever happened to Germany Smith and Klondike Douglass? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 742 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals’ season comes to a merciful end Sunday. The El Birdos have clinched their first last-place finish since 1990 — that’s 33 years — but just how…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article The Adams County State’s Attorney’s office deservedly received local and national accolades for its swift prosecution and ability to get a conviction following Becky Bliefnick’s murder at the hands of her estranged husband, Tim. That case, as heart and gut-wrenching as it was to the community, certainly put State’s Attorney Gary Farha and his team…
Read Full Article It’s hard to remember life without Monday Night Football, isn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Monday Night Football is an American institution. Men, women, children and most housebroken animals all consider Monday evenings during football season to be a near-religious type of experience.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 If you’re like me, you’re more than ready for the return of Norman Reedus tonight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we put a wrap on our look at the top grossing films of each decade from the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 If some ambitious movie studio would ever decided to do a remake of “Dr. No,” I would suggest the title of “Dr. Love” — and I, of course, could star. It would be an entirely new look at the world of secret agents. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A little more than 14 months ago, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th District) trounced her colleague Rodney Davis of Taylorville in the Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat that had been carved out to his advantage. Miller’s 58-42 percent win was given a big assist from former President Donald Trump, who…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of how Koreans determine their age, I’m betting the first word out of your mouth is “What?!” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 719 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve noticed with each passing year there are certain phrases I…
Read Full Article “Elijah’s Baby Bucket List” is a social media movement raising awareness about a rare brain malformation while helping 5-year-old Elijah Tarpein live life to the fullest. Elijah is quite the celebrity, and not just among his nine older siblings. He was born with lissencephaly, a rare terminal genetic condition that causes seizures and spastic quadriplegia…
Read Full Article For Bob Lansing, most others were either friend or foe. Those who were neither mattered little to him. I considered Bob among my lifelong friends. It was tragic to learn of his death on Sept. 1, the result of a vehicular accident. Bob went out in a dramatic fashion much as he lived his life. Bob…
Read Full Article Nearly 46,000 people in the United States die by suicide each year. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Yet suicide is a topic that hides in the shadows. All too often suicide goes unaddressed even when we may sense someone is struggling. We may worry that saying the wrong thing will make it worse, so…
Read Full Article I think if I were Whoopi Goldberg I would have come up with a different story about that name. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 718 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in June, we provided a list of well-known celebrities and what their real names are. Here’s a…
Read Full Article There’s no reason those tabletop juke boxes couldn’t make a comeback. What do you think? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 717 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When do you officially become old? Well, if most of the following ring a bell and/or make you smile, there’s a good chance you…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
Read Full Article Driving around town lately, I’ve begun noticing more and more local campaign signs dotting front lawns and porches. Some folks even have two. I believe that can only mean one thing. The political gauntlet that is election season has once again reared its ugly head. We must each do our part to survive it and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 At the time of his passing, Jimmy Buffett’s fortune was estimated to be $1 billion. Looks like all of those trips to Margaritaville paid off quite handsomely. .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 715 of The Daily Dirt. 1. He was called the Poet of Paradise,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 I know who I’ll be watching this afternoon. How about you? .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 714 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the first big day of the college football season. That means millions and millions of Americans will be joining me in…
Read Full Article Have I ever mentioned I like pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we welcome September, and in my mind that means it’s officially autumn. (I know, I know, autumn does not officially start until Sept. 23, but it’s hard to say “summer” and…
Read Full Article Appreciate your reporting. I was very sad to hear the news of the Gems leaving or at least going dormant for 2024. One question I have: Is it possible the team could be sold to another owner and the team staying in Quincy? From the press release, it almost seems to me the Louthans may…
Read Full Article Every store I go into now, the first thing I will be checking will be if there is music playing in the background … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Considering how many trips I have made to that new Target store on Broadway since it…
Read Full Article No matter how many people came to Granny’s house for dinner, there was always a two-to-one person ratio when it came to dessert. The staples were strawberry rhubarb pie, German chocolate cake, pistachio salad (or potassium salad as Granny called it) and the light and fluffy wonder that she called cherry cheesecake—the only thing, by…
Read Full Article I could have been given 100 possibilities as to who invented bra straps, and I can pretty much guarantee Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens would have been No. 100 when I started guessing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 712 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark Twain has always been kind of a…
Read Full Article One of the great growth industries in America in recent years has been the study, research, and discovery of one’s ancestry and family heritage, then paying homage to those ancestors who did so much to ensure our well-being and success in life. The reopening of a window into one’s ancestry and family past can reveal…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 And it sounds like Katy Perry’s dressing room would be a great place to go … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 711 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret celebrities can be quite demanding. The higher they travel up the food chain, the weirder…
Read Full Article Chuck Norris, the man, the myth, the legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 710 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For some reason, few celebrities have ever found themselves at the epicenter of a cult following like 83-year-old actor/martial arts ace Chuck Norris. Norris has enjoyed what amounts to a second career…
Read Full Article According to interestingfacts.com, the odds of being attacked by a shark in U.S. waters are 5 million to one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 709 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 48 years ago this summer that “Jaws” was released in U.S. theaters, and going to the beach has…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love When talking about football films, the conversation should always start with “Remember the Titans” and “Knute Rockne All-American” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 708 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In the coming weeks we’ll have…
Read Full Article And don’t underestimate the importance of those concession stands at the football games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 707 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the weekend many sports fans have had circled on their personal calendars. High School football kicks off in earnest across West-Central Illinois and Northeast…
Read Full Article I don’t always understand politics, but I was surprised to read recent articles that characterized pregnancy help centers in Illinois as a bad thing. I want to share my experience with one back when I lived in Quincy. My life before meeting Patty (Adam, Birthright director) was hard. To be honest, I was alone and…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article If you ever move to Switzerland, you might want to avoid getting a pet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 687 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a mom who will soon have a son returning to high school and a daughter heading back…
Read Full Article Has the Great Plate Debate reached “phenomenon” status yet? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 686 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unofficially, the past week has been the most entertaining since we started the Great Plate Debate for West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Not only did I receive the most ever texts…
Read Full Article The final wave of summer tourism season may well be upon us, Hannibal. Tourists are usually pretty easy to spot in a crowd with their packs full of little trinkets and novelties. They have the same look on all of their faces that says they have no idea where they are going or how to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 It could be a long winter for St. Louis baseball fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 684 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to August, the month that is all too often the hottest of the year. It’s also the month we send…
Read Full Article If you’re expecting a Bangles reference, just be patient … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 683 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay, it’s Monday!! Said no one ever. To celebrate our collective feeling about this particular day of the week, here are three medal-worthy observations: Gold medal: “Monday is an awful way to…
Read Full Article The Giants are the gold standard when it comes to the TV booth. The Cardinals? Not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 682 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For the first time in four years, the awfulannouncing.com website has released an analysis of MLB broadcasting teams. Each team’s fans…
Read Full Article I stood on the platform, suited up in gear to safely attach me to a zipline. I was about to soar above the treetops instead of falling to my death. I had prepared for this moment in the months leading to our Dominican Republic trip. Scape Park is an adventure park with nine interactive ziplines,…
Read Full Article I’m going to need an official Pit Spitters cap … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 681 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are the three of the strangest facts I have encountered in recent days: 2. Just the other day I spotted some more outstanding minor/summer league baseball team nicknames: 3.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 28, 2023 First top? Probably “Shambala” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 680 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In 1973, I was a year out of high school. That was (gulp!) 50 years ago, which seems like an eternity. The Oakland A’s were on their way…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 27, 2023 These are absolutely some of the worst baby names in the history of the free world ... Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 679 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that we here at The Daily Dirt love unusual names, be it for sports…
Read Full Article I can remember when we thought $100,000 was an outrageous amount to pay an athlete ... Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 678 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, not much surprises me these days when it comes to pro sports contracts. But this one made me do a double-take. For those who…
Read Full Article This will undoubtedly be a week that tests most of our air conditioners ... Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 677 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So … just how hot will it get in the coming days? As I am writing this, I see the forecast for the max temperatures this week…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, July 24, 2023 On the subject of famous TV western theme songs, the winner is “Maverick” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 676 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Part of the appeal of some of the classic TV westerns were their theme songs. Even in reruns all…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 22, 2023 For the record, I used to regularly say, “Do me a solid” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 673 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For each generation, there are slang terms that help define that period of time. But often, many of those familiar…
Read Full Article It’s a slippery slope someone named Don Lerman navigated in 2002 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 672 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each summer we like to chronicle how many hot dogs the world-famous Joey Chestnut consumes consumes in 10 minutes — by the way, his record is 74 — but…
Read Full Article Frankie Murphy-Giesing launches his new podcast with a couple of members of Quincy’s LGBTQ+ community to talk about conceptions and misconceptions. Chris Taylor and Douglas Peterson join Frankie on Frankie Say.
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 21, 2023 My top 10 items on the first thought are entirely interchangeable. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 671 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Generally speaking, I feel I’m a pretty happy guy. So I decided to try and and figure out why. These were 10…
Read Full Article Personally, even though I’m a colorful guy, I like my dogs plain. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 670 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is there anything close to matching the hot dog as a symbol of summer eating? I’ll help you with that. The answer is a profound “no”. “Americans…
Read Full Article By the way, I have never met anyone who had pickles on their pizza … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 669 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to our pizza. Or, more precisely, our pizza toppings. I would guess just about every living, breathing…
Read Full Article This is in response to the release from Mayor Mike Troup on July 13, 2023, following the no-confidence vote by the city council and appeal by the members of the PB&PA Unit 12 for expanded residency. Mayor Troup said the city “chose” not to negotiate in the public. The fact is the city wasn’t negotiating…
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