Christmas
Big names like Aretha, Tommy James and the Supremes help anchor today’s top 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 816 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In yesterday’s post, I said 1966 was one of my favorite years in this 1965-69 countdown of the best five years in pop music. That…
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A true Christmas miracle? Designer Melanie White may have nailed it in today’s first thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 783 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bah, humbug? We’re getting closer and closer to the time of the year when families gather to celebrate a six-week period we like to…
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There’s also a new entry on the medal stand for the most creative license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 776 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A little before 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Little Woman asked me to make a run to the HyVee…
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I really, really hate that song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 485 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some interesting numbers to remember on Christmas Day: Gold medal: The infamous “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” song was first released in 1979. Thankfully, there was never a follow-up from Elmo and Patsy. Silver…
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Christmas parties, presents and traditions.
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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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At least once a year — usually in December — I get into a discussion with someone about “the only good Christmas songs” are the old ones. That’s akin to saying the only good baseball players were the ones from Ty Cobb’s era. No, no. no. Today’s baseball players are much better than those in…
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The Father of Christmas stopped by the Muddy River News studios to discuss the most wonderful time of the year and how he has kept so jolly for centuries.
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We ask our kids. We ask our spouses. We ask our friends and extended family. What do you want for Christmas? What do we say? What do we really want? Most of you reading this are blessed. You don’t really NEED anything. Certain things would be nice, but most of us just want to be…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College welcomes audiences to campus for its annual Christmas Concert on at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Performances will include the Collegiate, Concert, and Chamber Choirs, under the direction of Scott Allison, assistant professor of music, with Dylan Marney, associate…
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If sucking the juices out of a dead, fermenting bird kind of disgusts you, it might be a good idea to skip the first of today’s three thoughts. … welcome to Vol. 140 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Saturday, and there are Thanksgiving leftovers all over the house, right? Well, things could be worse.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Nov. 17, 2021 If you’re like me you’re getting a little more irritated each time you go the corner gas station for a fill-up. We’ll talk about that and a couple of other items in today’s three thoughts in Vol. 130 of the Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year…
Read Full Article 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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