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How many of you were correct in predicting what out No. 1 all-time Christmas movie would be? For those of you who were, Muddy River News founder and reigning monarch J. Robert Gough congratulates you. For those of you who were not … what were you thinking? Welcome to Vol. 128 of the Daily Dirt and…
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Daily Dirt for Nov. 13, 2021 Starting a new holiday tradition with the 30-for-30 holiday film countdown Traditions come. Traditions go. And somewhere, traditions start. Today is that day as we unveil the Muddy River News holiday movie countdown. Sit back, grab that Mountain Dew with crushed ice and enjoy. Welcome to Vol. 126 of…
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Daily Dirt for Nov. 12, 2021 It’s always sad when a movie star falls as far — and fast — as the following. It’s difficult, but I actually remember when someone like Eddie Murphy was funny, or when Steven Seagal was The Man. It seems like such a long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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To the Editor: A traffic light at 25th and Broadway seems to be an unnecessary impediment to the flow of traffic on Broadway. This intersection is only one block away from 24th Street, which has a traffic signal. While traveling Broadway, I and about 15 other vehicles have been stopped at this light while one…
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You learn something every day, right? Well, I certainly did today. Find out what it was during today’s three thoughts that make up Vo. 124 of the Daily Dirt: 1. The National Toy Hall of Fame recently announced its 2021 inductees, which included the tabletop game Risk and American Girl dolls. My first reaction was,…
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I can’t wait until Sunday. I think you’ll know why after reading through Vol. 123 of the Daily Dirt. Today’s three thoughts start right …. now! 1. Wow. Just wow. The long-awaited “Yellowstone” season opener was Sunday night. And I’m still trying to comprehend what all transpired in the almost-2 1/2 hour debut. Some immediate…
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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, a sure sign of a return to normalcy is the number of major motion pictures coming our way. Our first of three thoughts today provide a sampling of what the future holds. Welcome to Vol. 122 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s a quick look of some…
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The Rotund Stuffer had a fabulous weekend, thanks to taking in a couple of high school football playoff games in Missouri and Illinois, respectively. Today’s three thoughts were spurred by that experience. Welcome to Vol. 121 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The local high school football season is waning, so it’s time for the inaugural…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Nov. 7, 2021 We’ve been together now for four months, and may I say it’s a pleasure to share three thoughts with you each day through the Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 120. 1. Let’s have a good-natured discussion. i think you’ll enjoy it, especially those of you who feel the 1960s…
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The weekend is here. Let us celebrate Vol. 119 of the Daily Dirt and the ensuing three thoughts. 1. Have you ever gotten the feeling watching what was once a favorite show that maybe, just maybe, it should have ended a few seasons earlier? If you have, you were probably right.Here’s a few examples of…
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Some people call Guido “Guy” Fawkes a terrorist. Some an anarchist. Some a revolutionary. Some a Catholic freedom fighter. His image has been co-opted by various movements and causes. I’m sure most of them have no idea of what the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 actually was. My friend, William Orr, is British, and when he…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Nov. 5, 2021 The weekend is near, and so is Vol. 118 of the Daily Dirt. Welcome to today’s three thoughts. Enjoy. 1. The weekend equates to a time when we ideally relax and enjoy the things that we often don’t have time for in a normal Monday-through-Friday grind. Movies are an…
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Wednesday’s 50 year celebration of Amtrak’s Illinois Zephyr was another reminder that Quincy needs some serious upgrades to its station at 30th and Wismann Lane. Some improvements have been made. There’s more parking, better lighting and wider sidewalks as you approach the train, but it still needs some other features. Quincy Area Convention and Visitors…
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Yes, it’s the holiday season, but maybe not the holidays that immediately come to your mind. Find out a little more about we’ll be celebrating in November outside of Thanksgiving in Vol. 117 of the Daily Dirt. Welcome to today’s three thoughts. 1. I’ll be honest. I never realized what great holidays were in November.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Nov. 3, 2021 Complaining about the shortcomings of law enforcement is usually a case of sour grapes, but not always. Check out some of the laws that remain on the books in different parts of our nation. Oh, and welcome to Vol. 116 of the Daily Dirt and our often anticipated —…
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Get upset with too many commercials interrupting your TV viewing? Relax, sit back in that easy chair and enjoy. Just do it. Welcome to Vol. 115 of the Daily Dirt and the three thoughts you came here looking for: 1. Raise your hand if you hate television commercials. They interrupt our programs and sporting evens, …
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For those who know me, it is no secret that my favorite time of the day is anytime involving a meal. That’s why our monthly “Lunch with Steve” episodes of the Daily Dirt are always my favorites to produce. These virtual lunches always inspire me — to get up from chair in the mancave and…
Read Full Article Yeah, I’m getting kind of excited. We’re a week away from “Yellowstone” again being a part of our lives. My sister-in-law, Julie Fisher, emails me regularly about how many days we are away from the return of Rip Wheeler and friends. If you’re not familiar with “Yellowstone,” check out the first of today’s three thoughts…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Oct. 30, 2021 College football is heading toward the finish line, which means it is a marvelous time of the year. Part of today’s three thoughts in Vol. 112 of the Daily Direct will deal with that very subject. You’re welcome. 1. First of all, I love pro football, but when compared…
Read Full Article Many aspects of modern technology might as well be a foreign language to many boomers, including myself. Hopefully, the first of today’s three thoughts will provide some insight in Vol. 111 of the Daily DIrt. 1. The older I get — and I am definitely old — the more I realize how set in their ways…
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Get some popcorn. Turn the lights down low and grab your significant other. It’s scary-movie time as we approach Halloween. Welcome to today’s three thoughts, compliments of Vol. 110 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Halloween is meant for two things: 1. Eating candy, probably lots of it. 2. Watching scary movies.I’ll let you work on…
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For 30 years, Deb Roti was a special education teacher at a public school in Cary, Illinois, and saw firsthand how Illinois prioritizes administration over education. “It is my firm belief that we have too many administrators making huge salaries that will require larger and larger pension payouts,” Roti said. “The numbers reported on the…
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Who knew that Lady Gaga was not her real name? Find out what her real name is — and much more — during today’s three thoughts in Vol. 109 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Just in case you didn’t realize, the names we know most of our favorite celebrities by are not their actual monikers.…
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A more bizarre and destructive mismatch of economic circumstances and policy direction would be hard to imagine. The country is now strangled by an unprecedented, acute deficit of workers, which is partly responsible for growing product shortages and logistical logjams. Desperate companies are offering higher wages, flexible schedules free college tuition and even doing away with drug…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Oct. 26, 2021 Elvis, rabbits, licorice and more in today’s lead item of the Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 108: 1. We’ll simply call today’s top offering “food for thought”. Here are 10 items I find interesting and wish to share, and as longtime friend David Adam once said, “Steve, you always…
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