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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 That doesn’t mean I have any love for those miserable bugs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 432 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I knew it. I just knew it, and this Associated Press report backs me up. My wife, Kathy, has always attracted…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 I once hit a deer in a car I was driving. The deer won … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 431 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding us this is a dangerous time of year for all motorists…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 Wait, Elaine is 61? Say it ain’t so! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 430 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like me, it’s always hard to accept your favorite TV and movie personalities are aging. I always expected Tom Cruise to remain…
Read Full Article What is great about Halloween is that it hits pretty much every phase of your life. Growing up in the Midwest, who doesn’t love a crisp day with swirling fall leaves? Every movie with a spooky backdrop pretty much looks like it was made down the street from us. I was watching “The Curse of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 The hamburger may be the most perfect food ever created … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 429 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It would be safe to say that next to my wife, our kids, the Cleveland Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes, the thing…
Read Full Article It’s hard to imagine a world without some of the following occupations, but those days are coming … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 428 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since the turn of the current century, the job market has undergone some drastic changes, overhauls and reversals. I waded through numerous…
Read Full Article The League of Women Voters, I am told, had planned to sponsor a debate between Paul Lange, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in the Illinois 15th Congressional District, and Mary Miller, the Republican candidate for that office. Miller apparently refuses to debate Lange. I would like to propose questions that each candidate might have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 1. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow an impressive 16 percent by 2030, which is expected to add about 2.6 million new jobs. This growth “is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services,”…
Read Full Article A bible written completely in Klingon? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 426 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s start off the week with some fun facts. Feel free to use the following as conversation starters or to win trivia contests. You can thank me later. — The average American will eat…
Read Full Article It’s hard to believe it was 55 years ago this month the Monkees’ first album was released. Fifty-five years! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 425 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have always enjoyed movies based on true events, but in doing so I always have to remind myself not…
Read Full Article If you don’t like the following Whitney Houston classic, I don’t think we can be friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 424 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As much as I enjoy music, when it comes to movies I have never liked musicals for one exception (but we’ll get to…
Read Full Article I wonder what Walter Cronkite would have made in today’s market? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 423 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As I have mentioned before, my wife, Kathy, and I like to watch the evening news together. Normally, we both enjoy NBC’s Lester Holt delivering the stories to…
Read Full Article To this day, I can’t even say the words “Ball Four by Jim Bouton” without chuckling … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 422 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before the days of the internet, social media, ESPN and the MLB Network, one of the very few ways to reach out and…
Read Full Article The most shocking part of “Road House” might be seeing Sam Elliott with dark hair … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 421 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Call it a guilty pleasure, but I often enjoy a bad movie (I mean a BAD movie) as much as an Academy Award winner. Today…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 Music in particular, like our world in general, was changing as the mid-1960s approached. I think you’ll agree, with at least the former, as you peruse today’s first offering … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 420 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The rock era…
Read Full Article Illinois voters are to decide Nov. 8 if our constitution should be amended. If approved, a workers’ rights provision would be added to the state’s Bill of Rights. I get both sides of collective bargaining. While my professional career often has involved management, that’s not always the case. In earlier days, I was an active member of the…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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)…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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:…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article If you have never read anything by Erma Bombeck, you should. The woman had a gift and she was hilarious … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 402 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes it’s important to embrace the sport of football from the opposite side. You know, what do women think about…
Read Full Article Obviously, Jeopardy! producers should be utilizing the “sports” category much more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 401 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever wonder what the most-used categories on “Jeopardy!” might be? Well, yes, there are people who keep track of such things and the answers are: 1. The Movies. (Always a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 Norman Einstein, eh? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 400 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yes, football season is full go on all fronts — high school, college and finally the NFL. But sometimes the best part of football season is not produced between the…
Read Full Article With apologies to Paul Simon — Monday Night Football, still crazy after all these years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 399 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I don’t think anyone would argue that Monday Night Football has become an important part of our very existence. Most folks alive today can barely…
Read Full Article Ladies, I’m always hear to help. Remember, they don’t call me the Doctor of Love for no reason … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 398 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever overheard conversations with other couples? Do you ever put yourself in one of their places? Yeah, me too. Those…
Read Full Article Have a Computershare account? A good estate planning tip might be to either close the account or at least consider whether it should be updated. Computershare is a super-large, Australian stock transfer company, providing global services as a transfer agent and holder of stocks. It provides many other financial services as well. As an estate…
Read Full Article If I had become a country singer, I think I would have gone by Stevie Teardrop … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 397 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I stumbled across the fact that Shania Twain’s real name is Eileen Regina Edwards. I never knew that. I’m not sure…
Read Full Article OK, Muddy River News. You asked for best food place to replace Ruby Tuesday. This Californian will tell you the correct answer is In-N-Out. Too bad they won’t go outside California but for a few exceptions in Las Vegas (where even at 4 a.m., the drive-thru line snakes around the building and out into the…
Read Full Article Have you recovered from that first full weekend of football? If so, have a cheeseburger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 396 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Believe it not, later this week — Sunday, to be exact — is National Cheeseburger Day. And how did cheeseburgers earn their own “national day?”…
Read Full Article I was under the impression that all dog owners should have their dogs leashed. Obviously that’s not the case in the Wilmar and North Wilmar area. We take such care to keep our lawns clean and manicured, but some stupid mutt (I mean the dog) thinks it is OK to soil our yard with its poop.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 When you think about it, Craig T. Nelson now plays the same character on “Young Sheldon” as he did on “Coach.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 395 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know what we’re missing these days? A good week-to-week TV program…
Read Full Article The Friends of the Trails thanks Mayor Mike Troup and the City Council for North 12th Street improvements from Locust to Koch’s Lane. These sidewalks, on one side of 12th from Locust Street to the Cedar Creek Bridge and both sides of North 12th up to Koch’s Lane, already are being used even before the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 Seriously, is there as better name right now in MLB than Lars Nootbaar? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 394 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On this beautiful September day, I feel like playing a little Overrated/Underrated. Overrated: Big Mac. Too much sauce and lettuce, not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 I once had a girlfriend who reminded me of Annie Oakley … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 393 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The old west is known for a lot of things … gunfights, cowboys and Indians, wagon trains, Matt Dillon and bathing like…
Read Full Article Video by Randy Industries Okay, so the cliched Rolling Stones reference was obvious, but Quincy’s Ruby Tuesday is finally coming down. By the way, let me pull a Steve Eighinger. Here are my top 10 Rolling Stones songs: Can’t Always Get What You Want Sympathy For The Devil Honky Tonk Woman Tumbling Dice (homage to…
Read Full Article Fast-food breakfast? Mmmmm … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 392 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll be honest. I miss a lot of mornings these days. My schedule usually gets underway around 1 p.m. — but when I need to rise and shine early you can bet I’m going to need a…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) (“Titan” or “TWI”) released the following comments from its Chairman of the Board, Morry Taylor: “On August 2, 2022, TWI’s President and CEO, Paul Reitz released TWI’s second quarter earnings. The second quarter was one of Titan’s best ever and the forecast going forward was outstanding. The results…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Admit it. We all love to administer a quality insult. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 391 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know those times you wish you had the precise insult to lay on someone who is annoying you to no end? Well,…
Read Full Article I’m the only one in my family who appreciates a good gorefest when it comes to scary movies. And how much scarier can you get than vampires (and their werewolf buddies)? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 390 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My wife and other female members of the family…
Read Full Article I observed several months back that Quincy says “Hello” and Illinois says “Goodbye!” A key reason? The Illinois tax structure. Muddy River News is publishing real estate transfers. Take of look at where the sellers, many area homeowners, now claim residence. An example would be the Adams County transfers from Aug. 15-19. The sellers included people from Estes…
Read Full Article From a guy’s standpoint, is there really a better time of the year than when the MLB races are going down to the wire, college football is still in its infant stages and the NFL is right around the corner? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 389 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 Plus, a little Doris Day “Que Sera Sera” would not hurt anyone in the mornings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 388 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever need a little pick-me-up to get going in the morning? (Or afternoon, depending when you get up,…
Read Full Article Ladies, cherish today. For some of you, it will be the last Sunday afternoon and evening your husband will leave his favorite recliner before some time in early 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 387 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the NFL season opening Thursday night, these are three…
Read Full Article As long as the networks don’t mess their sports schedules I don’t really care what they do … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 387 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you noticed several major outlets have reported this week NBC is looking to abandon the 9-10 p.m. (CST) prime time hour…
Read Full Article Before we get to the Big Bottom thing, I wonder if Brian Kelly will find himself on the hot seat at LSU after week one? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 386 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sit back, relax and enjoy. We have 10 more of the strangest town names…
Read Full Article In less than 4 months, the “Pretrial Fairness Act” will become effective and abolish Illinois’s cash bail system. Those who support the new law say the current system imposes a different justice system on defendants who can afford their bond, compared to those who cannot. While we agree a person’s freedom should not depend on…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 How did geese get to California? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 385 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thankfully, high school sports are back (man, it was a long summer!), which brings us to another edition of best — or worst, depending on your…
Read Full Article Or should Lady Gaga be one of the new “Charlie’s Angels?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 384 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more TV shows I think need a reboot: “I Dream of Jeannie” (1965-70): I would cast Lady Gaga as the new Barbara Eden and keep a…
Read Full Article Dear Muddy River News: It’s possible by asking a single question you could save a person’s life. The question: Are you thinking about suicide? Our lives today can feel overwhelming. Losing a job or a relationship, trouble in school, physical illness, divorce or the death of a loved one can happen to anyone. Events like…
Read Full Article When they say Stinky Tofu, they aren’t kidding … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 383 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who deal with queasy stomachs and gag reflexes just stop reading right now. That’s your warning. If you proceed and things turn ugly, don’t blame me. What has grown into…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 Before we get into today’s topic(s), where the heck did the summer go? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 382 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when the streetlights start coming on earlier. Those evenings when the sun did not set…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 If that zombie can run, you better movie it, move it, move it! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 381 of The Daily Dirt 1. Wednesday is “Frankenstein Day,” which, yes, is an actual holiday. It’s specifically designed to be a celebration of the…
Read Full Article High school football opened in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri this week and NCAA college football kicks off this weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 380 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, many of us will be enjoying the start of the college football season as Nebraska and Northwestern play…
Read Full Article If I would have had my choice to have been any of the characters in today’s first thought it would have been Greg Sumner. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 379 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m sure those of you who have spent the last year-plus with me…
Read Full Article Denzel is 67, Christie is 68, Martha is 81. Where did all the years go? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 378 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m frequently amazed at how old some celebrities are these days. At times, I think I must have slept through an entire decade —…
Read Full Article I wonder if that new word (“stressflation”) has been patented yet? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 377 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, as if we didn’t have to enough to worry about these days … A biotechnical products distribution company (yeah, I have no real idea what that means…
Read Full Article Could one actor possibly play BOTH? Can you say Richard Madden? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 376 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, the next major announcement from the motion-picture world will be about who will be next James Bond, but a close second might be who will donning the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 Your favorite bonebreaker, when it comes to famous martial arts movie stars? Keep reading … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 375 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bam! Oof! Smack! Ugh! The sound effects from a clip from the old “Batman” TV series in the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 Barring some natural disaster, one of two Cardinals sluggers is going to be the MVP in the National League. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 375 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised on Saturday, we (and by we, I mean me) project today who…
Read Full Article We took a vacation to Colorado this summer to visit family, packing in as much adventure as was humanly possible. We don’t have any little kids, so we were free to hit up excitement all day — no naps or strollers needed. Truly, this is a glorious phase to have left behind. I miss the…
Read Full Article Anne M. St. John died on July 29. It’s unlikely there will be named legacies honoring Anne. She is among the many self-effacing folks who made a true difference in our community, unconcerned about personal recognition. A quote from Timothy (1 Timothy 6:7) welcomed Anne to her celebration of life held Saturday, August 20: “For we…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 The era of network television that produced the shows mentioned in thought No. 1, was not classic in any way, shape or form. It was dreadful. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 374 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s safe to assume we all have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 The name is Bond, James Bond … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 373 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As we move closer to finding out who the next James Bond will be — albeit at a snail’s pace — it appears the list of…
Read Full Article Alarm clocks, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 373 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve talked some this week about the kids going back to school. Besides summer vacation coming to an end, what are some of the other bad things the resumption of school means? How about these ……
Read Full Article Imagine you look at Quincy’s downtown and you decide you want to be a part of it…personally and professionally…and help in its development. You see all the people who have come before you. You see their successes and failures. So what do you do? Maybe it’s helping the downtown through volunteering or just taking the…
Read Full Article Ahh, the first of school when students wonder what the next nine months will hold — and parents rejoice … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 372 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since school is starting in most areas this week, here are my three favorite observations about this time of the…
Read Full Article This letter is in response to an article published Aug. 10 by WGEM titled “Quincy Police Department looks to fill ten open positions.” The Quincy Police Department’s manpower issues emerged in 2020 when fewer applicants applied to become police officers. In part, this may have been due to the national rhetoric against the police. In response, then-Chief…
Read Full Article EDITOR’S NOTE: The item proposed below by Stephan Franke was tabled during Tuesday’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council by a 6-1 vote, with Franke the lone “no” vote. As part-time elected representatives with other full-time jobs, there is a restriction on how much we as councilpeople can learn about our own government. Additionally, often…
Read Full Article Next to the Christmas holidays and the opening of MLB and college football seasons, this is my favorite time of the year. It’s when we start getting word from the various TV networks and streaming services about the return of our favorite programs and what’s new on the horizon … Welcome to today’s three thoughts…
Read Full Article Personally, Rachel was my favorite character on “Friends” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 370 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Over the weekend I was examining the results of several online ballots that were attempting to find the most overrated/underrated shows in TV history. Surprisingly, at least to me, the legendary…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 At times, I’ve taken grief for naming my kids Geoff and Kaysi. I think it’s safe to say I look a saint today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 369 of The Daily Dirt 1. Every so often we (and by “we” I mean…
Read Full Article In just two years, the Field of Dreams games had grown into a major hit for MLB, and now comes word there will be no such game next year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 368 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, this is a bummer. Tommy Birch of the Des…
Read Full Article I’ve been extremely grateful there’s a outlet like YouTube out there. Those old Diana Ross and the Supremes songs have sound especially good this week… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 367 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re baby boomer and grew up on the music of the 1960s and 1970s…
Read Full Article And so we begin Year 2 of The Daily Dirt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 366 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Way back in my formative years I developed a crush on a singer that has lasted my entire life. That’s why when my son, Geoff, texted me earlier this…
Read Full Article Early this morning, I took a deep breath — and smiled. Today marks one full year of providing The Daily Dirt for Muddy River News. It’s been a great 365 days working with the people at the Big Muddy. I will be forever grateful to publishing czar J. Robert Gough for enticing me out of…
Read Full Article Raise your hand if you liked those old Molly Ringwald films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 364 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What is the most annoying — not to mention overused — cliche dealing with sports, or life itself? Here are the ones I am really, really, really tired…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 That many people — 59 percent — can’t be wrong, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 363 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most unpopular day of the week? Well, to no one’s surprise it is Monday, according to the yougov.com website. Its…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 “Honey,” “Henry” and … ummm, Kit Kats are among today’s hot topics. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 362 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever had one of those songs that each and every time you hear it on the radio, your skin…
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