College Football
I really don’t understand the fascination with TikTok. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here’s my 10 favorite songs from Billboard’s top five each year of the epic 1966-71 era: Honorable mention: “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon…
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Remember those marvelous evenings when “American Idol” was must-see TV, when more than 30 million Americans tuned in? Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. But, alas, they did … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 473 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say there…
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Never underestimate what a quality cookie can do for your overall outlook. Yes, those are words to live by … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 469 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we’re now well into December, it’s officially OK to overindulge on Christmas cookies. So, what kind should be on the lookout…
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It’s Ohio State-Michigan week. That makes losing “The Walking Dead” more palpable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 455 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a perfect ending. Simply perfect. I was not looking forward to the final chapter of “The Walking Dead” on Sunday night. One, I did not want the…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 I wish everyone reading this today could have been with me the other day when that older gentleman smiled … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 449 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, having to take one of the family vehicles in for any sort…
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If I were a country singer, my name would be Stevie Teardrop. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 444 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We pick up today where we left off Tuesday in paying tribute to some of the most iconic first lines of songs. We move to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 . 1. I’ve been a longtime fan of the Statler Brothers, who, for the record, are now retired. I used to watch their variety show on TV and even saw them in concert once. Harold, Phil, Don and Lew were the original Statler Brothers, who took their name…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 I wonder whatever prompted Renee Zellweger to have all of that plastic surgery? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 434 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we continue with the best movie lines ever. Our focus this time around is on the top responses…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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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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It’s athletes like Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim who make the Winter Olympics must-see TV … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 211 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My own personal medal winners — so far — for their contributions to the Winter Olympics, which are beginning their final week in Beijing: Gold medal: Nathan…
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Today is Steve’s birthday. MRN will be taking him to lunch at Tiramisu so he can have his Ravioli Salsa Rosa. And before you ask, yes, he’s older than…dirt. JRG Today, we tip our hat to the memory of “Coach” … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 151 of the…
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Now we can (finally) sit back and relax. College football’s regular season and championship weekend are little more than dust in the Kansas wind. The final four is made up of the teams that should be there, which occupies the first of today’s three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 149 of the Daily Dirt. 1.…
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Have you ever watched a movie and thought, “Geez, he (or she) looks kind of old for that role?” Yeah, me too … welcome to Vol. 143 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. I was first irritated while watching “Grease” in a movie theater way back in 1978. Just about every main…
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By Steve EighingerMuddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of LoveI’m feeling kind of nostalgic today … welcome to Vol. 137 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts: 1. There are a handful of TV series I wish I could click my remote and they would magically reappear. They weren’t necessarily huge hits…
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Daily Dirt for Nov. 19, 2021 Nothing says Thanksgiving like “stuffing bread crumbs up a dead bird’s butt”. And with that we begin today’s three thoughts in Vol. 132 of the Daily Dirt. Welcome aboard! 1. One of the great traditions this time of the year is watching some of our favorite TV shows with holiday…
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…
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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 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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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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I’m still blown away by this Wally Amos fellow. I think you will be, too. Sit back, relax and enjoy today’s three thoughts in Vol. 103 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Ever have one of those days when, almost by accident, you stumble across an incredibly interesting bit of information? Today was one of those…
Read Full Article For starters, my opening list of the most annoying celebrities could have easily been expanded from 10 to 100, but let’s start with today’s names. I’m sure it is a subject we will revisit. In the emantime, welcome to Vol. 89 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts: 1. I’ve reached the point of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Aug. 20, 2021Vol. 42 of the Daily Dirt will try and explain some of the principal differences in what separates baby boomers from ensuing generations. Welcome to today’s three thoughts: A. Many baby boomers like myself feel fortunate if we can turn on their home computers. Others will never understand the intricate workings…
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Daily Dirt for July 28, 2021 by Steve Eighinger Gimme the board games and tabletop fun, keep your computers When it comes to board games, that’s exactly what I want — not any modern-day computer gizmo things. I like to roll dice and move my game pieces by hand. With that in mind, welcome to…
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