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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 4, 2022 I’m pretty sure every red-blooded American boy had a crush on Debbie Harry of Blondie in the 1980s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 302 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The year was 1980. We were just entering what would later be known as…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 2, 2022 I had no idea Tom Jones was 82 years old. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Friday is a big day for some, maybe many. I include myself in that select group. Friday is National Doughnut Day, a celebration…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 1, 2022 We’ve reached to a milestone edition of The Daily Dirt. And they said it wouldn’t last! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 300 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We presented our all-time favorite nicknames of Cardinals players a couple of days ago. We return the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The Big Ten concept in item No. 2 is long overdue. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 294 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The insidehook.com website earlier this month released interesting information if you are a consumer of beer. Details provided by the Top Agency and American…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 14, 2022 Even though I included J.R. Ewing on the list of top villains, he really couldn’t hold a candle when compared to Negan, Gus Fring, Al Swearangen or Alpha … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 285 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, we all root for…
Read Full Article If your mom is still with you today, make sure you give her a hug … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 279 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s always a side to Mother’s Day that warrants a chuckle or two. While we all hold those dear and cherished memories of our moms…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 7, 2022 If you’re a fan of Abby Ewing (known in real life as Donna Mills), you’ll want to keep reading until the very end … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sunday is Mother’s Day. First of all, happy Sunday to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 2, 2022 “Lunch with Steve” returns, and we have a fine list of folks to share the grub … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s a new month, which means it’s time to set up a new series of virtual lunches…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 15, 2022 For the record, I have four children, whose names are Geoff, Sarah, Kaysi and Melissa. That will be more meaningful after comment No. 1 today. Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and our customary three thoughts. 1. A couple in Belgium has named their first 11 kids…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 10, 2022 Worried about which might be the worst way to go if zombies and vampires were a real thing? I can help … Welcome to Vol. 255 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Time for a little overrated/underrated: Overrated: Spaghetti. Too much work is involved with preparing…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 9, 2022 I sure do wish Hawk Harrelson was still broadcasting Chicago Sox games … Welcome to Vol. 254 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are my three favorite calls from baseball broadcasters. These medal winners are from those who are retired and/or no longer with…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 27, 2022 To be successful, the USFL needs to offer something the NFL doesn’t. It looks like the new league is on the right track. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 244 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The new USFL kicks off its season April 16 and will be using…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 26, 2022 I find it hard to believe Walt Frazier is 77, but more about that in a minute. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 243 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is a time for self-reflection. How many of the following things are you guilty of doing or…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 20, 2022 Maybe the women’s basketball coach at Howard needs a trip to Chicken Bristle, Ill. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 238 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days, even horrible days. But I doubt any of us have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 19, 2022 All I can say before you read our first thought of the day is, “Please pass the Pepto.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 237 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Major League Eating record book shows some interesting world-class feats, especially when it comes to some…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 18, 2022 This is one of those weekends when most wives are smart enough to leave their husbands alone. I think you know why. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 237 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Now that world is somewhat back to normal — or at least getting…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 Read each of those medal-winning comments closely. There is a lot of truth and wisdom in all three. Welcome to today’s troika of thoughts and Vol. 209 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Super Bowl Sunday is in two days. Here are three comments from through the years that…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 Music and chocolate are two items close to the heart of Stevie Love. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 208 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a few days away from the World Series of Love for those who consider Valentine’s Day the most…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 Steve’s been enjoying the early days of the Winter Olympics and is seriously contemplating a career as a curler … Welcome to Vol. 207 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a dozen of Steve’s early observations from the Beijing Winter Olympics: 1. Those crazy downhill skiers travel…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 We’re only a few days away from the Super Bowl. It’s no secret that a major part of any Super Bowl is the halftime show. The first of today’s three thoughts offers a countdown of the 10 best Super Bowl halftime shows since the game’s inception. Welcome to…
Read Full Article Feel free to sing along as you work your way through today’s first of three thoughts that make up Vol. 205 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re barely into the second month of 2022, and the deaths of celebrities and other well-known personalities continue to mount. Here’s our list of the top 10 passings to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Feb. 4, 2022 From bad actors to some nasty, nasty cheese … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 203 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re offering our choices for the five worst actors/actresses in the last 25 years or so. The parameters we used included each had to…
Read Full Article The MLB labor dispute is nearing an end. I promise. So while you wait for those first reports from spring training, allow the ensuing words to provide comfort and solace … I think these are my five favorite baseball-related quotes of all-time: George Will: “Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True., And the Grand…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Feb. 2, 2022 Those who who were alive for the bubblegum era of pop music should consider themselves fortunate … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 201 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer spent a part part of his or her formative years listening to what…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 30, 2022 Bat soup, anyone? You’ll find the answer to that and more in today’s three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 198 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We all love a good guffaw when it comes to bizarre names for towns and cities. Who hasn’t chuckled when they have said “Monkey…
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