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Realistically, would a normal human being be able to consume more than one of the following sandwiches (at one sitting) in the top five? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 505 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have any aspirations to be a lean, mean fighting machine there are probably…
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There’s more to this month than New Year’s and football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 490 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. After New Year’s Day, we’re all kind of burnt out on the holiday thing … until probably Valentine’s Day when we (as in the male portion…
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Avoid the fish, too. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of, if not THE most popular New Year’s Eve tradition is the kiss of a loved one — or at least a real good friend — just before or as the clock strikes…
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The next-to-last week of the year. Where did the time go, my friends? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 481 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The stretch run is here. The nerves are frazzling, the hours are dwindling and the store shelves are emptying. It’s almost the end of the Christmas shopping…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 I usually start dreaming of a White Christmas about right now … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 470 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I don’t think anyone would disagree that thoughts of the holiday season this month likely include visions of families gathering, friends meeting, singing…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 It’s the first of two Retro Week stops in the ’80s, so get on board! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 463 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Twas 35 years ago when we were all interested in the following. Yep, it was 1987 and these…
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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 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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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…
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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 —…
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Music, much like life itself, was undergoing a major transformation in the 1970s. The following were 10 of the artists who made that decade sound so good … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 359 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s provided a wide array of memorable men’s voices. Just look…
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Remember that first summer when baseball took a backseat to young love? I think the following songs will remind you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 353 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The calendar is about to turn to August. Which, among other things, often means the end of a summer…
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Sadly, there will likely never be another David Letterman, Johnny Carson or Jay Leno… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 316 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a night owl. Movies, talk shows, whatever. Mornings are for sleeping, night time is for TV. Some of my most rewarding after-hour hours…
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Chicago may not have much to hang its hat on sports-wise, but … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 311 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Bears are not a threat to win the Super Bowl… the Bulls won’t be NBA champions anytime soon, the Blackhawks and the Cubs are terrible and…
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Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
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If Kim Carnes had ever married Rod Stewart, can you imagine the voices those kids would have had?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 290 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The year was 1981, and it turned out to be a dandy in the pop music industry. It’s also the latest in our…
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I think Debra Winger and I could have been a match. That’s all I’m saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, I kind of shook my head when Tuesday I saw Tom Brady and Fox Sports had reached a 10-year, $375 million contract. Brady will…
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It’s officially May, and that’s a good thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 273 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just me, or does the world seem a little brighter once the calendar reaches May? Granted, April is important because that brings baseball season, but all too often there is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 11, 2022 Dick Vitale is in much better health today, and the world seems like a better place. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 232 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of my adult life has been spent watching and listening to Dick Vitale, enjoying his love of college…
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