Opinion
Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 After reading through these top 10 phobias I’m an emotional wreck. Yes, I’m a Daily Dirtphobiac … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 570 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re all scared of something, or multiple somethings. According to the verywellminded.com website, here are the…
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But what if “Cagney and Lacey” had lasted longer than just seven seasons? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 569 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say we all love a quality detective show on TV, especially one that is good enough to be around more than…
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I’m writing this letter in support of Ben Uzelac for 7th Ward alderman. Uzelac has championed change in the 7th Ward with his vote and his own dollars. His passion for Quincy is unrivaled in this year’s 7th Ward race. Uzelac has one trait above the rest: his passion for Quincy. Professionally, Uzelac is a…
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My name is Richard McNay. I have been president of McNay Truck for 46 years. Over the last 35 years, I’ve served on several boards in Quincy. I realize the type of individuals a board needs to make it effective. After watching the candidate forum and reviewing posts on social media, I’ve come to the conclusion…
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I am a nerd. For ages, our kind were mocked, laughed at and ridiculed for not trying to emulate the “cool kids.” Instead of competing in sports, we competed for the highest score in Tetris. Instead of weekend keggers, which paused only for everyone to either pass out, throw up or both, we had weekend-long…
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Man, Lily from AT&T is really underpaid compared to some of her contemporaries … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 568 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admit it, we all have our favorite TV commercials. Just like our favorite sitcom or adventure show, there are commercials we will watch as religiously as…
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Elections have consequences. As a former business owner who operated a business in the 7th Ward for more than 30 years and continues to invest in the ward, I ask 7th Ward voters to vote for Tim Siemer as your alderman. During the past four years, voters in the 7th Ward have faced many issues,…
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Sometimes I’m the mom who gathers with them at the table with all the construction paper, craft glue, glitter, and stickers … Actually, never mind. I’m never that mom. I just send them to children’s church for crafts. If you don’t know this about me already, I hate crafts. I mean, I’m not against them.…
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I truly believe there should be a national holiday (maybe an entire week) paying tribute to plumbers. Where would be without them? (For starters, probably not in the bathroom) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 567 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A profession we rarely think about unless it’s a time…
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Democracy is not easy. When an elected school board is seated, its members pledge to work together for the greater purpose of educating within a school district. As individuals, overreaching intellect, self-interest, overly cautious inaction, ego, the need to be popular or to promote their own values or time restraints take second place, as they…
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I am writing this letter in support of Tim Siemer for 7th Ward alderman. After the last 4 years it’s very clear that we need a new face in the 7th Ward. We need an alderman that is attentive to the needs of that ward and just as importantly attentive to the needs of the…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 31, 2023 Thought No. 2 today backs up my thinking that Caitlin Clark is the most entertaining college basketball player I have watched all season — male or female … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 566 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days,…
Read Full Article I have a vested interest in the Quincy school board election. Our grand daughter is a student. In addition, my wife and I are QHS graduates, as are our two children. I very much appreciate the value of those public school experiences. I also appreciate the value of the League of Women Voters forum this past…
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The next seven months, it is baseball season. Wahoo! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 565 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s Opening Day for the MLB season. For some, it’s like Christmas in March. I’m one of those. The Daily Dirt will celebrate the start of baseball season by forecasting…
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When we think of the awe-inspiring resources available locally, the powerful Mississippi River and fertile farmland come to mind right away. As we celebrate National Doctors’ Day on March 30, I am reminded of a quote from the late President John F. Kennedy: “The human mind is our fundamental resource.” The creative and innovative minds of…
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I agree with Rogers. And Yogi. And Pete … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 565 of The Daily Dirt 1. Thursday is my favorite day of the year. Not because it will be March 30, but it is Opening Day for the MLB season. When I was a wee lad, there…
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QUINCY — Government is complex. Sometimes, more complex than it really should be. Take, for example, the case of the City of Quincy and Quincy Township debating the future of the City Hall Annex building. The City of Quincy owns the building at 706 Maine, just across the parking lot to the west of City…
Read Full Article As a career educator in the Quincy Public School system, including four years as superintendent, I’ve seen school boards run the gamut of effectiveness. Our current board is the best board during and since my time in the district. After graduating from Quincy College, I began teaching in Quincy Public Schools in 1963. Thirty years…
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Actually, Johnny Depp might work on any of these three reboots … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 565 of The Daily Dirt 1. Here are some more TV shows I’d like to see rebooted, remade or redone: 1. “ALF”: Monday nights were always a big deal in our house in the…
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One of the most controversial non pharmacologic interventions (also known as NPIs) during the COVID pandemic was the recommendation by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and oftentimes ensuing local mandate — of masking to decrease the spread and infection of the SARS COVID-19 virus. Our community was told it was necessary for the…
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Dear Fellow Union Member and Resident of Quincy Public School District, We are honored to write to you on behalf of the QF union groups in Quincy Public School District. Our councils have enthusiastically decided to support the following candidates for school board: Shelley Arns, James Whitfield, Curtis H. Sethaler, and Latonya Brock. Our schools…
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The name is Bond, James Bond. And I like my Mountain Dew shaken, not stirred … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 564 of The Daily Dirt 1. Maybe, just maybe we are nearing the end of what has basically been a six-year search. Media — and bookmakers — from around the…
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The April 4 election may seem unimportant with no mayoral race and few contested alderman races, but one of the most important roles in our community is that of a board member for the Quincy Public Schools. We have the opportunity to continue exemplary service to our community by the three board members willing to…
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Could you imagine the TV ratings for the first-round series between the Seibu Lions and the Yankees, or the Yomiuri Giants and the Dodgers? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 563 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bring the two division winners from Japan’s 12-team Nippon Professional Baseball Organization into the MLB playoffs?…
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On April 4, Quincy will have the opportunity to elect three outstanding champions for parental rights in education: Jeremy Allen, Ashley Randolph and Tory Kaufmann. The disastrous COVID lockdown mandates have proven how important it is for parents to have a voice in their children’s education. Tyrannical governors and unelected bureaucrats locked children down with…
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