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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 The McHotDog? Yeah, it was a real thing … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not every menu item launched by McDonald’s has been a success. First, I’ll look at what I consider the Golden Arches’ three biggest failures,…
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Daily Dirt for Feb. 4, 2022 From bad actors to some nasty, nasty cheese … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 203 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re offering our choices for the five worst actors/actresses in the last 25 years or so. The parameters we used included each had to…
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The MLB labor dispute is nearing an end. I promise. So while you wait for those first reports from spring training, allow the ensuing words to provide comfort and solace … I think these are my five favorite baseball-related quotes of all-time: George Will: “Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True., And the Grand…
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Daily Dirt for Feb. 2, 2022 Those who who were alive for the bubblegum era of pop music should consider themselves fortunate … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 201 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer spent a part part of his or her formative years listening to what…
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Lots of places closed. If it’s not a main thoroughfare, it’s probably tough sledding…for real.
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Today is a cause for celebration. It’s a major milestone for The Daily Dirt … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 200. 1. Welcome to February, and baseball season is right around the corner. Yes, yes, yes … the labor dispute will be settled soon and the players will be back on…
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Remember when we first fell in love with Carrie Underwood on Season 4 of the original “American Idol?” Well, it’s time to fall in love all over again … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 199 of the Daily Dirt. 1. No song cuts to the heart of a subject like a…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 30, 2022 Bat soup, anyone? You’ll find the answer to that and more in today’s three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 198 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We all love a good guffaw when it comes to bizarre names for towns and cities. Who hasn’t chuckled when they have said “Monkey…
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If you are not spending this cold January under a blanket watching Yellowstone like everyone else, maybe you are knocking out some new year resolutions and organizing your life a bit. Looking for motivation to get your household organized? I have a cautionary tale that might quickly lead you in that direction. Here is the…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 29, 2022 Hopefully today’s first item rekindles some good memories for most of you readers … welcome to Vol. 197 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to disagree with any of the following picks, even if there are no Rod Stewart songs in the mix and arguably an overabundance of…
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Most hit TV shows also showcase a great theme song … here are some examples in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 196 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Be honest with me involving today’s first thought. How important was a TV show’s theme song in attracting your initial viewership? Remember, be honest. When that…
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Today’s edition should stir plenty of fond memories … sit back, relax and relive yesterday through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 195 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some TV shows I would like to see brought back, decade by decade: 1960s “Green Acres”: Remember Eb the farmhand? He was one of this…
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OPINION: There are times when I look at something and say, “Well, that’s not going to go over very well,” but someone with Gem(City)-studded and rose-colored glasses always knows better and says, “What’s the problem?” The “Quincy’s Calling” marketing campaign is designed to help fill open jobs by recruiting alumni back to Quincy and recruit…
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GOL D LOX takes first No. 1 position in license plate rankings … all that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 194 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, this license-plate thing seems to be taking on a life of its own. Thanks to all the emails and texts about plates you’ve…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 25, 2022 Several times a year he stops by, often unannounced, with his sole goal of helping those caught in a nasty love-related situation … Stevie Love is back for his annual pre-Valentine’s Day session in Vol. 193 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is quietly sneaking up on us,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for January 24 If there’s anything Steve enjoys, it’s eating. Sit back, strap in and enjoy today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 192 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Even I find it hard to believe that we’ve entered the 14th year of these virtual “Lunch With Steve” events, but here we are.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 23, 2022 Was anyone whoever watched that original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” NOT scared half to death? … that and more warm-and-cozy thoughts that make up Vol. 191 of the Daily Dirt. 1. They are the characters we love to hate, those movie villains whose dastardly deeds actually make us smile —…
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The name is Mahoney. Breathless Mahoney … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 190 of the Daily Dirt 1. Regular readers of this space know I have a strong affinity toward rather bizarre names, nicknames, etc. One subject we haven’t tackled since we began this daily venture is the names of movie…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 21, 2022 Way too many of the examples in today’s first thought are applicable to my daily existence … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 189 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe because I’m old(er) I find the following texting acronyms for seniors rather hilarious. See if you…
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If you were a fan of the old “Justified” TV series and U.S., Marshal Raylan Givens, you’ll especially enjoy the first of today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 188 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A pair of old favorites will soon be returning to television, and I’m more than a little excited. The award-winning “Justified” is…
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Ahhh, the 1970s represent a great decade for musical memories … You’re allowed to sing out loud while looking over today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 187 of the Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the decade that produced the largest amount of memorable one-hit wonders when it came to chart-topping songs was the 1970s.There…
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Dairy Queen? Who doesn’t love a trip to Dairy Queen? Especially for blizzards, which are the subject of the first of the three thoughts that make up Vol. 186 of the Daily Dirt. 1. One of my most favorite places to go at any time of the year is Dairy Queen. That one is located…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 17, 2022 I never thought the word “commando” would ever make it into the Daily Dirt, but it’s a new era, or so publishing czar J. Robert Gough tells me. That said, here are the three thoughts that make up Vol. 185 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s three more strange…
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Hospitals in Missouri and around the country are facing a new crisis. COVID-19 patient surges amid profound staffing shortages, fueled by the hyper-transmissible Omicron variant, are overwhelming healthcare providers. Hannibal Regional remains firmly committed to our community for all their healthcare needs, as we have done since the beginning of the pandemic nearly two years…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 16, 2022 Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and this little corner of the world offers its own tribute in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 185 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A look at some of the more lasting, memorable quotes connected to Martin Luther King Jr.: “Forgiveness is…
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