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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 4, 2023 Seriously, I DO like Reignbeau Rhames … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another episode of “What Were They Thinking?” We have found some more bizarre names that celebrities have saddled their children with in recent years. Did…
Read Full Article The Golden Arches also serve 69 million customers each day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s an argument that has raged for years. Should it be considered fast food, or simply food prepared fast? Honestly, I’d rather worry less about semantics and more about the…
Read Full Article According to Illinois statute 735 ILCS 5/8-802.1(d), staff of the QUANADA Sexual Assault Program are prohibited from disclosing any confidential communication about our clients either by releasing records pertaining to them or by testifying as a witness in any civil or criminal proceedings without the victim’s consent. In a case where the client is deceased, the…
Read Full Article There are few entertainment experiences that outshine live theater. The Quincy Community Theatre again proved this with its superb production of RENT and outstanding performances by Trey Ehrhart, Lance Frederick and other cast members. I saw RENT on Broadway years ago in the throes of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The medical progress in confronting HIV/AIDS has…
Read Full Article I am writing to share my thoughts regarding Mayor (Mike) Troup’s recent comments to Muddy River News regarding the Police Chief search investigation. While Troup may have some valid points, I believe several key issues have been overlooked and need to be addressed. First, Troup’s comments regarding the whistleblower are concerning. While he may have…
Read Full Article As a registered nurse for my entire professional life, I can tell you every day working in healthcare is special. But two weeks in May are extra special – National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. As the person honored to lead the nearly 4,000 members of the Blessing Health team serving residents of west…
Read Full Article Wendy Wiese, a former KMOX radio co-worker of Mike Shannon’s, said Sunday, “Love you always, Mike. Together again.” Wiese was pointing to a photo of Jack Buck and Shannon broadcasting a Cardinals game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 596 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was genuinely saddened Sunday when hearing of…
Read Full Article The ’80s will always be the decade of Milli Vanilli … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 595 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We complete our look at what were arguably the three most important back-to-back-to-back decades in pop music history, the 1960s through the 1980s. Today we close with a thumbnail…
Read Full Article Google is mad at me. I don’t even know what I did, except that I asked directions to a place less than two blocks away. I was just making sure I had the right street. Instead of a map popping up, Google was short with me. “Turn left on Veterans and right on Hospital Drive.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 29, 2023 Just be grateful we live at the time in history we do. You’ll understand once you reach thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 594 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We continue our three-day look at the decades that saw rock music…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 28, 2023 For those who lived through the 1960s, I would guess it’s hard not not to smile at just about any thought tied to that period … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 593 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During the 1960s rock music fully completed…
Read Full Article Quincy and Adams County Republicans jammed the lower level of Tower Pizza and Mexican Thursday night as Todd Eyler officially kicked off his campaign to be Adams County’s next state’s attorney. The man currently holding that title, Gary Farha, officially handed the baton to his first assistant when he spoke before the partisan crowd. Farha…
Read Full Article I really need to get some vanity license plates. I’m still partial to STEVE OH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 592 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a week in the Great Plate Debate of 2023! Never in the soon-to-be-two-year history of our effort to bring you the best and most…
Read Full Article The anesthesia thing connected to redheads is quite fascinating … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 590 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Redheads have always been fascinating, probably because less than 2 percent of the world’s population has red hair. But did you also know that: If it seems like there are more…
Read Full Article And remember, always borrow money from pessimists … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 591 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the more brilliant people I have ever stumbled across in my lifetime is comedian Steven Wright. Sure, the man is hilarious, but how does he think of the things he has shared with us…
Read Full Article It’s still hard to believe Tom Cruise continues to do most of his own stunts at age 60. Long live Ethan Hunt! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 589 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re getting closer to the prime movie season of each year — the summer. Some studios have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 23, 2023 Bob Saget may have hit the nail on the head … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 588 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just me or do Sundays always have a special feel about them? It’s the dawn of a new week, while…
Read Full Article I sucked in a breath three years ago and submitted my first ever column to our local newspaper. I was just offered a regular Friday spot, and it was a dream come true. Long before I was married or had kids of my own, I ran across my mom’s books written by Erma Bombeck. Her…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 22, 2023 Jelly beans were originally a Christmas candy. Who knew? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 587 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is National Jelly Bean Day, a celebration of one of the most overlooked and underrated confectioneries. There was a time when I could…
Read Full Article There’s a small, but extremely vociferous corps of Ohio State fans in Quincy, and we absolutely love seeing the No. 2 city on the following list of most-rude towns … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 586 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chicago has been named the 14th-rudest city in America according to…
Read Full Article How would the St. Louis Sea Unicorns or the Chicago Sock Pockets sound?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 585 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some of the best nicknames for sports teams are found in minor league baseball. Gone are the days when all sports teams carried rather pedestrian monikers like…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 584 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Obviously, social media has become an important part of our day-to-day existence. Knowing how to navigate the various forums is a key and one of those keys is being familiar with the plethora…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 18, 2023 I was a bit surprised at how low some of bigger chains ranked, especially McDonald’s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 583 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a new study out that shows us what the most popular U.S. chain eateries are, according…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 17, 2023 In the coming years, there are likely to be too many electric vehicles and not enough charging stations … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 582 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bob Dylan once told us, “The times, they are a changin'” More evidence of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 16, 2023 That’s the good news. The bad news is that attending any of the big three pro sports is going to put a dent in your wallet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 581 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attending an MLB game is not…
Read Full Article Cooking around a campfire, listening to music and just being still with the people I love. It was a perfect moment amid an imperfect life. I got up after assembling another shish-kebab and looked around wondering how I ever got things so twisted. My mind has wandered back and forth lately between now and then.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 15, 2023 If the Heinz figure that follows is correct, that means each American averages using about 34 packets of ketchup a year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 580 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Personally, I don’t like any sort of condiment on my sandwiches.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 14, 2023 St. Louis is always “better” than Chicago, right? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 579 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This won’t come as a major surprise to many, but St. Louis and Chicago have been named two of the top 10 “most sinful cities”…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 13, 2023 I would never want top be one of those Guinness Book of World Records guys who has to verify certain accomplishments … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 578 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some strange Guinness Book of World Records I would bet serious…
Read Full Article I am proud to join the state’s attorneys of 32 counties by signing on to Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine’s brief he filed with the Illinois Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the state’s ban on certain types of weapons. The Amici Curiae brief, also known as a “friend of the court” brief, asks the Supreme…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 577 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, there are more days now when I tend to forget things. My wife would certainly attest to that. And I also enjoy reruns of “Rawhide” and “The Life and Times of Wyatt…
Read Full Article In today’s first thought, there is a comment by Bonnie Raitt. At first I laughed, and then I started thinking about it more and more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 576 of The Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 1. We’re in the stretch run of tax season, which…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 10, 2023 For the record, I bought the Shania Twain and Donna Lewis records. Yes, there were still “records” back then. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 575 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Being No. 1 is important to Americans, whether it’s were your favorite college football…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 9, 2023 Hooray for Liam Hendriks. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 575 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better day than Easter Sunday to share an uplifting story like that belonging to Hendriks. He has been one of the premier MLB relievers in recent…
Read Full Article When thinking about our value as a human, I think God sees us the same way my husband looks at the ’59 Fairlane he’s restoring in our garage. He sees the rust and the dents and scrapes, but he has a vision. He knows beauty is underneath the many years of damage, and He wants…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 8, 2023 I’ve known many “loblollies” who were “nuttier than squirrel poo” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 574 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yesterday’s Daily Dirt shared some of my favorite mano-a-mano insults. Today, we’re offering some more of the same kind of disparaging remarks,…
Read Full Article You think you know about most things, from the last 100 years or so, when you compile school history classes, movies, books and random facts your parents have told you. Since I started doing life storytelling, a few stories have taken me by surprise and made me question how much I actually might still be…
Read Full Article That middle finger comment is another classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 573 of The Daily Dirt for Friday, April 7, 2023. 1. Maybe it’s just a guy thing, but there are few more satisfying things in the world than zinging a friend with an insult. Here’s a collection of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 6, 2023 There are few meteorological occurrences more frustrating than snow in April. I’m glad we don’t have to worry about that this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 572 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first week of April, we’ve had some warm weather…
Read Full Article The information about today’s first song is downright hilarious, but the second is rather shocking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 571 of The Daily Dirt. 1.All of us sing along with our favorite songs, often unaware there may be hidden messages in the lyrics — or subtle statements we simply…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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?…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article One morning I sat on the deck, and I just watched this bee (maybe a yellow jacket) going from flower to flower. It looked happy and in its element. I thought it would be a good picture. It turned out that it does not want its picture posted on social media and chased me around…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 25, 2023 I really don’t care if a locust tastes like seafood, popcorn or bacon. I’m not eating one. Pass the Milky Ways, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 562 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Never once in my life has the thought of eating…
Read Full Article Election Day is less than two weeks away, so I urge you to vote on April 4. In addition to important school board elections, we also elect City Council members. We are fortunate to have quality candidates seeking re-election this year in both the 6th and 7th Wards. Patty Maples is a long-time resident of the 6th Ward…
Read Full Article If I had been a pro wrestler, my name might have been Russell the Muscle, Dirty Steve, Love Child or The Appetite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 561 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Go ahead, admit it. In the darkest reaches of your soul you occasionally like to watch professional…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 23, 2023 I wonder how long it will be until the Japanese professional baseball league will be a part of MLB? Ten years? 20? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 560 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some final thoughts on the recently completed World Baseball Classic, thanks…
Read Full Article April 4 voters will be rewarded by voting for Patty Maples, 6th Ward alderwoman. I had the privilege of working with Patty for close to 31 years. Patty will represent you completely as she should when you put your trust in her and elect her to the 6th Ward Alderwoman, a seat she was appointed…
Read Full Article I’d have to say the best combo of films among the ensuing six would be the “Godfather” spectacles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 559 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a friend of mine, you know how much I love sports, TV and movies, not to mention the trivia…
Read Full Article For the record, my wife is so terrified of seeing any sort of bug in or even near our house, we have an exterminator come four times a year just to make sure she doesn’t … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 558 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unless you’re you’re some…
Read Full Article I recently had occasion to drop off bottles at one of the new recycling sites. I’m all for things being handicapped accessible, but even with ramps, it involves some amount of physical labor to tote your boxes and cartons of bottles from your car to the bins, pull them out of the cardboard, open the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 20, 2023 By the time when the event returns in 2026, we should rename it the World Cup of Baseball. The event deserves it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 557 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m going to be kind of sad when the World…
Read Full Article When I was a wee lad, I always wanted to have been a cowboy — until I found out they didn’t have TV in the old days of Dodge City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 556 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Cowboys and Indians magazine offers an interesting ranking of…
Read Full Article It seemed like a good idea at the time. It hung across the way from the Little Debbie snack aisle I was perusing. A black v-neck atop what looked like a long skirted dress, and I was suddenly called away from the sticky buns to a place I generally dread. The dressing room. It’s where…
Read Full Article I’ll take game shows for $500, Alex … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 556 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jeopardy! has always been my favorite TV game show. Not that I’m some brainiac — because I’m certainly not — but because it’s so amazing to watch some people roll through categories…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 17, 2023 No exaggeration, I legitimately hate the three songs you are seconds away from reading about … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 555 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most annoying song ever? Wow, that encompasses a lot of territory, but I’ve made three choices…
Read Full Article I knew Sam Leake as a farmer and family friend before he decided to run for State Representative in the late 1980’s. His second son, Scott, was one of my best friends from Kindergarten through graduation at Mark Twain High. Scott’s wife, Rhonda, also grew up two blocks from me in Perry. We were also…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 16, 2023 My all-time favorite “Found on Facebook” might be today’s fourth comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 554 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Quincy from Ohio almost 25 years ago it took me all of about 15 minutes to realize…
Read Full Article On April 4, Quincy voters will head to the polls to elect members of the City Council. Only two of those races, the 6th and 7th Wards, are contested. In both of these races, the choice could not be clearer as Patty Maples and Benjamin Uzelac, two fantastic members of the Quincy City Council, are…
Read Full Article What brand of candy cigarette did you prefer when you were young? More about that in a miunute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 552 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is National Potato Chip Day. (Hey, I don’t make the rules. I simply try and follow them.) Let’s celebrate the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 12, 2023 Admit it, we all had a friend or even a relative who was regularly subjected to the bowl haircut. What were those parents possibly thinking? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 550 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, baby boomers. Think back to your youth…
Read Full Article It was recently International Women’s Day, and a big part of that is empowerment. One of my greatest moments of empowerment as a woman — or perhaps just as a human — starts with pooping. All of my life, I have been afraid to poop in public restrooms. I just can’t stand the thought of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 11, 2023 Can you imagine what a concert it would be if any two of the following 10 were the headlining acts? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 549 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Our Women’s History Month tribute concludes with today’s compilation of my all-time favorite female…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 10, 2023 Oh, for just one more opportunity to see first-run programming featuring the likes of MTM, Betty White and some of the others on our list today. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 548 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Our Women’s History Month tribute continues with today’s…
Read Full Article I’ve been paying attention to national and geopolitics since I was a teenager. Generally, I’ve found macro news events to be exciting and local politics to be less exciting. It wasn’t until recently, during the lockdowns, that it dawned on me that who we have governing us locally is a really big deal. It really does…
Read Full Article I am greatly disappointed and angry with the City of Quincy. On Sept. 7, 2022, I attended the forum on recycling at City Hall. I voiced my concerns about discontinuing the curbside recycling program. Using three drop-off sites discriminates against the handicapped, the elderly and those without transportation. It was laughingly suggested by someone at…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 9, 2023 While Serena and Steffi would likely kill me with one of their serves, Ronda Rousey could do the same with one of her punches. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 547 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We continue our Women’s History Month special today. This…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Never say the Daily Dirt does not have a finger on the pulse of a nation. Viva la females! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 546 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is International Women’s Day, a global celebration. That, coupled with March being hailed…
Read Full Article I have been present on and off for the last six months or so at Hannibal City Council meetings. I continue to be frustrated and disappointed at the lack of professionalism and what appears to be disgust on your part at anyone and everyone asking for transparency and accountability. I have heard a few of our…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Sure, “Citizen Lane” is petty good, but the life story of “Chocolate Thunder” would be boffo box office. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 545 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the Academy Awards right around the corner — 7 p.m. ABC, Sunday — it’s…
Read Full Article I proudly write this letter in support of three former partners, teammates and great friends — Shelley Arns, Latonya Brock and Jim Whitfield. Our time together at Quincy Public Schools was fairly chaotic. We built five new schools, moved 400 of 490 teachers, transitioned to a grades 9-12 high school and a grades 6-8 junior…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 6, 2023 Which of the following terms strike a nerve in your memory bank? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 544 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s look at 10 distinctive slang terms from each of the three most important decades for baby boomers. Sit back, relax…
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