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And just like that, January is gone. It’s hard to believe February arrives in matter of hours … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 514 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always loved TV game shows, starting with “Jeopardy!” and “You Don’t Say” way back in the early 1960s. Which brings me…
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Fives were wild and I had two of them along with a pair of Kings. I threw two chips in with caution to the wind. My leg twitched a little as I did. It was two days after returning from our honeymoon, and we were in the basement for a poker night with friends from…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 Is it possible some of our jukebox heroes are really this old? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 513 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are more than 40 major rock stars 72 years and older who are still out touring and recording. Today…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 If I would have had another daughter, I think Sunday Molly would be a great choice. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 512 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been fascinated with names. In particular, first names. The fact I have a daughter named…
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You know what the greatest thing is about being really good at your job? You get to do it enough for five people. That’s suuuuuuuch a great feeling … We’ve all been in that kind of a situation, the kind that reminds you of some cheesy action flick where the townspeople are telling you, “Oh…
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I enjoyed reading Mr. Gough’s article on Mr. Dade speaking to the QHS School Board. It was very well written and is a topic that needs to be discussed. In my opinion, Mr. Dade is talking about equity, while the administration is talking about equality, which we all know are two separate things. Equity in…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 Today’s most fascinating note, at least to me, might involve Hershey’s Kisses. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Dozens of candy bars are on the shelves of local supermarkets to choose from when you have a hankering for a…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 After you read thought No. 2 today, I think it’s probably safe to say we will all be inspecting what we eat just a little bit closer from now on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, what…
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And on a sad note, we’ll soon be saying good-bye to “NCIS: Los Angeles” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes, you just need a day off work, right? You just need to stay home and watch Oprah, or maybe sleep. Whatever the reason, we’ve…
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It’s too bad Mike Miletich is no longer with WGEM. His presence in Springfield was a real asset for the station. He is a solid reporter with great on-air presence. He gave viewers insight into state issues which we lacked until he came on board. Mike’s use of the word “hate” is over the top…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 Oh, Olivia, how could you have ever worn those headbands? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 510 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised on Tuesday, our picks for the worst women’s fashion statements of the past 60 years or so: 2. These are the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 Can you imagine the size of jumpsuit I would have needed? You’ll understand in a minute, I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 509 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I know it’s only late January, but it seems like spring is just around…
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I think I need my first snack of the day. You’ll understand more in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 508 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to Monday and a new week. To enlighten your day — or make it worse, depending on your view — grab a…
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Oliver and Jenny, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 507 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is about three weeks away, but it’s never too early to start planning for the special day. For some things you need to allow for some extra time. Flowers? Candy? A nice meal…
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I am exhausted. Sitting in a booth in Mimi’s Coffeehouse, trying to keep my eyes open. Up late writing and then back up early to take the boys to school makes for a pretty exhausted mom. When the 16-year-old gets a car soon that will help, but then I will just be up late and…
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I’m still have a problem categorizing a Cheeto as a chip, as you’ll see in a few paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 506 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Of all the snacks I enjoy — and believe me, there are A LOT — my favorite is the chip. Potato…
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Realistically, would a normal human being be able to consume more than one of the following sandwiches (at one sitting) in the top five? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 505 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have any aspirations to be a lean, mean fighting machine there are probably…
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To the citizens of Quincy, My name is Robert MeGee. I am a City of Quincy police officer, and I am the president of the PB&PA Unit No. 12, the bargaining union that represents all city police officers except for Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt. The three chiefs…
Read Full Article Mike Miletich says he is no longer employed by WGEM First…the letter to the editor… To WGEM Vice-President and General Manager Ben Van Ness: Reporter Mike Miletich did not misspeak about the citizens of the United States of America when he said, “… We are in downstate Illinois (true) where they ‘hate’ the media.” He…
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Dave Penn told the Quincy Park District Board during its Wednesday meeting that, based upon the information he had available, he could not make a determination as to whether or not it was legal for the Park District to make a contribution of $25,000 to the Riverfront Corporation. Amazing! Imagine a local government body asking if…
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Hot diggity dog! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 504 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are few things I enjoy more at a sporting event than a grilled hot dog. Not, under any circumstances, a boiled hot dog. That’s like comparing a sirloin steak to a salmon patty. (For the record,…
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Actually, this is amazing…Welcome to Vol. 503 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been around a good friend, a sometimes acquaintance or a complete stranger who overuses certain words or phrases? Yep, me too. Here are the three annoying words that I think are being used way too much these days. Way-y-y-y too…
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You’re likely peacefully and mindlessly scrolling through your phone, a regular and normal activity. A random block of words suddenly pops up. For context, you’re only given a mugshot of some goofball only a small portion of people can recognize. Well, never fear. That goofball is just me. After a calm warning like that, I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 17, 2023 I’ll always remember how loud the audience was on the Beatles’ 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 502 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The mid-to-late 1960s provided much fodder for pop culture history, but at — or…
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