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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 419 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month we’re celebrating such holidays as Columbus Day, World Mental Health Day, World Homeless Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. OK, those are legit. But do you know what holidays are not legit this month? Take a look at…
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My oh my, what I would give to see McDonald’s reintroduce those all-day breakfasts. I’m not sure what I used to enjoy most, the small piece of sausage that was so thin you could almost see through it, or the biscuits I would lather in strawberry jelly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make…
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Before we get to Spam, let’s have a little fun with Halloween … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 417 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahhh … Halloween. Just the thought drums up images of ghosts and goblins, trick or treating and innovative costumes. According to CBS News and several other (lesser)…
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I sure am glad all of my kids are done with their college years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 416 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have kids — or grandkids — who are beginning the process of selecting a college, you may want to steer them clear of the…
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I’m not sure what was more fun today, putting together this second list of favorite theme music, or rekindling memories of James Garner, one of the baby boomers’ all-time favorite stars … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 415 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we offer our favorite theme songs from…
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There is quite a bit of activity in downtown Quincy right now. The old Quincy Paper Box building is being retro-fitted to house the new Quincy Children’s Museum. Derek Price has his lofts going up in the former MacDonald Stove building on Third Street Remember that vacant building set on fire at Seventh and State…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 While putting this piece together, it dawned on what great theme songs we used to have for many of our favorite TV programs. Why isn’t that true today? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 414 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What is the first…
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Here’s some more marital advice for husbands in need … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 413 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a husband, you’ve been there. All husbands have been there. You’re in trouble and have no excuse or alibi to provide The Little Woman? So what do you…
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Home run controversies have been a part of the national pastime since the days of Babe Ruth. So have asterisks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 412 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few more thoughts about Aaron Judge and the accompanying conversations about what is, what isn’t and what should…
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The ’90s were certainly Tom Hanks’ best-ever decade on the silver screen…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 411 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In both Friday’s and Saturday’s Daily Dirt I mentioned the 1995 film “Clueless,” which got me thinking, which led to some research, which eventually led to this statement:…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 Well, don’t totally forget Halloween. There’s food involved with that celebration, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 410 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first day of October, a month best known for Halloween — which we will have some fun with…
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Let us not forget all the Don Drysdales. Don’t worry, you’ll understand in a munte … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 409 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1990s might be one of the most underrated decades when it comes to TV shows. That was the decade that gave us such…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 The first thought is going to be like fingernails on a blackboard for some of you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 409 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s fair to say there are songs that drive each of us a bit…
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The final episode of “The Walking Dead” will air six days before the Ohio State-Michigan football game. That will be a big week in the Eighinger household … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 407 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sunday night will mark the beginning of the end of one of the…
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And for others, it’s a great source of entertainment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A friend of mine sent me a note he had found about the difference between men and women. More specifically, how the two differ in their schools of thought in certain…
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The reception of Muddy River News and Muddy River Sports since our start in April 2021 has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks to our advertisers who make our e-media publications possible and to our readers. Just think, in a year and half, more than one million unique IP addresses (internet protocol addresses) have accessed our…
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If the NFL bores you today, just get out the monopoly board … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all love them. We all have them packed away in some closet, or maybe on a shelf in the spare bedroom. And probably once year, likely around…
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If nothing else, Britney is usually entertaining in way or another … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 405 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. Some of our favorite celebrities are not the sharpest tools in the shed. Here are some cases in point, in medal-worthy form, of course: Gold medal: “Smoking…
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If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 404 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Are you happy? Well, if you live in Illinois there’s a much better chance you are than if you reside in Missouri. Illinois residents are No. 8 on the “happiest…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 By the time you read this, I will have gone through every box, drawer, closet and cupboard in our house … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The story is an old, familiar one. Those old toys or collectibles many…
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: We interrupt Steve’s stream of consciousness to fix a glaring omission from today’s Daily Dirt. How do you write something for September 21 and omit the incredible tune “September” by the masters of funk, Earth, Wind and Fire??? Anyway, here is a 10 hour loop of the song to get you through hump…
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As someone who was born and raised in Quincy, there’s no doubt we need to do more to strengthen the middle class in our community and across Illinois. We need to maintain our right to create better-paying jobs with healthcare, benefits, and respect in the workplace – especially as costs go up on everything across…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 Under no circumstances ever employ that first question. Never, ever, ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 403 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Once more, the Doctor of Love is here to help. This time, we’re dealing with starting unnecessary arguments with that significant other.…
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Among many consequences going unreported that will ensue if Amendment 1 passes is the end of exclusive bargaining power for government unions. If voters approve the amendment in November, any group of public workers will have a constitutional right to bargain for most anything they want through whatever representatives they want. In other words, they…
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Concerning the story on recycling on Muddy River News, the number of people interested in the topic who attended the meeting doesn’t count those of us who watched it on TV at home. I couldn’t make it to the council chambers, but fortunately I could watch it “live” on (Xfinity Cable) Channel 15, so I…
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