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There’s nothing more sacred than the vows of marriage, unless you live in Hollywood or some other sector of the entertainment industry. You’ll understand as you wade through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 106 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a guy who liked numbers — or stats if you prefer. …
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Fall is truly a wonderful time of the year. The first of today’s three thoughts explains one of the reasons why in Vol. 105 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We’re entering the heart of autumn. The leaves are (finally) starting to turn. The air has that familiar October chill in the mornings and evenings, and…
Read Full Article From cowboys to Cosell, today’s three thoughts promise to run the Daily Dirt gamut. Welcome to Vol. 98. 1. Regular readers of this space know of my love for old western TV shows and cowboy-themed movies. I keep waiting for that genre of films and program to make a comeback. Realistically, I know that will…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 28, 2021 I am not, nor have I ever been, a fan of the Eagles, but personal bias will never stand in the way of sharing news. Welcome to Vo. 81 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The Recording Industry Association of America has updated its list of the top-selling albums of all-time.…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 18-19, 2021 We’re going to be missing familiar faces when the 2021-22 TV season unfolds. Here are the biggest losses. Welcome to Vol. 71 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s just not going to be the same in another month or so. When I sit back in my favorite recliner, a glass…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 12, 2021 It’s the first Sunday of the NFL season! Welcome to Vol. 65 of the Daily Dirt, and … are you ready for some football Today’s first of three thoughts indicates at least one of us is. 1. The NFL season kicks off this weekend, and with it comes the usual…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 11, 2021 Maybe one day I will try to sell Illinois. You’ll soon understand my thought process as you peruse Vol. 64 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever felt your heart race when you fear you have lost your trusty cell phone? You may be a nomophobe. Those with nomophobia —…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 9, 2021 Look at today’s Daily Dirt as a learning experience, particularly thought No. 1. This, my friends, is Vol. 62. 1. File these under strange, but true:A. Pigs don’t sweat (but they still stink). Pigs don’t have sweat glands. To keep cool they roll in the mud, which provides a covering to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 8, 2021 Trust me, the name you will remember from today’s Daily Dirt thoughts is Ziona. Welcome to Vol. 61. 1. I’ve always considered myself a cereal connoisseur. I love to walk through the cereal aisle at local supermarkets in search of my next box(es). After researching today’s Daily Dirt, I may…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 6, 2021 Vol. 59 of this daily adventure finds our three thoughts ranging from bad TV shows to advice to live by. Have a good day. 1. I’m sure we all have an opinion about this subject, but here are TV Guide’s worst programs from the mid-1960s to present: 1. “The Jerry…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 4, 2021Anyone up for some cream chipped beef and maple syrup? Vol. 57 of the Daily Dirt will likely test your gag reflex. At the very least, the first of today’s three thoughts is not for the squeamish: 1. The question was a simple one. What’s a weird food combination that you…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 27, 2021 G’day, mates! Welcome to Vol. 49 of the Daily Dirt, where all of your dreams come true. And now, for today’s three thoughts: 1. Many times I have talked and written about the old west, marveling at the famed gunslingers, lawmen, wagon trains and Indian tribes. What I have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Aug. 26, 2021 Vol. 48 of the Daily Dirt tackles a wide variety of items — cool names, calories and college football. Let’s roll.A. Rock bands. Automobiles, Movie stars. The cooler the name, the better chance for success. Today we’re interested in the movie stars. A. Here are my picks for the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Aug. 11, 2021 I make no secret that baseball is my favorite sport, so when we lose one of the game’s former stars, it’s an especially sad day in the land of the Daily Dirt. Vol. 34 serves as a reminder for all the game’s players we’ve seen depart so far in 2021.…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 1, 2021 A moment of silence, please, for Cousin Itt while you peruse Vol. 24 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Since I was a child, I have been one of Baskin-Robbins’ most loyal ice cream customers. My all-time favorite flavors have been pralines-n-cream and jamocha almond fudge. While I have never ventured…
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By STEVE EIGHINGER Daily Dirt for July 31, 2021Go ahead, make my day. I’m in a Clint Eastwood kind of mood. I hope you enjoy Vol. 23 of the Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite movie stars, filmmakers and overall personalities is Clint Eastwood. From his early days on “Rawhide” to his spaghetti western…
Read Full Article By STEVE EIGHINGER G’day, mates! Welcome to Vol. 10: 1. Remember back to July 1981? That’s 40 years ago for those who have a little trouble with math. These were the most popular summer songs that month.A. “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes: One of my top five all-time favorites outside of anything recorded by Rod Stewart.B.…
Read Full Article By STEVE EIGHINGER Three thoughts for this fine summer day. This, friends, is Vol. 9: 1. TV fans, the newest “NCIS” franchise, “NCIS Hawai’i,” debuts at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 on CBS. Now if we could just get a firm date for “Yellowstone” on Paramount, I’d really be happy. 2. Speaking of season debuts,…
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