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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Daily Dirt for Jan. 29, 2022 Hopefully today’s first item rekindles some good memories for most of you readers … welcome to Vol. 197 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to disagree with any of the following picks, even if there are no Rod Stewart songs in the mix and arguably an overabundance of…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 15, 2022 This is a big day for remembering first dates and Mel Gibson movies. Let’s rock. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 184 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The question was, “What’s the most petty reason you didn’t go on a second date with someone?” The…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 2, 2022 Has anyone incorrectly written “2021” instead of “2022” yet? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that equal Vol. 176 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the week after Christmas, and many of us will be in the process of returning presents. A sweater may be too big or ugly, a…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 1, 2022 Happy New Year’s, loyal and faithful readers. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 175 of the Daily Dirt. 1. New Year’s Day is always a time when life seems to start anew. Here are some sentiments that underline that thinking: Ellen Goodman, American journalist: “We spend Jan.…
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 25, 2021 I’ve always wondered if people born on Christmas got twice as many presents — you know, for both their birthday AND Christmas — or, do they get half as many as they would if their birthday had been at a different time of the year? Welcome to today’s three…
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 24, 2021 Never trust a reindeer named Louie. Jus’ sayin’. Welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 167 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We all know about “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” not to mention Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and all those other famous reindeer names. What if that song had been written…
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I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are not too bloated … welcome to Vol. 139 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Day by day, hour by hour … Christmas is drawing closer, and what better way than with these three famous movie quotes? Can you name the film they are…
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We’ve all been in the situation when after meeting certain people we know we’re going to have to put them in their place sooner than later. Today’s Daily Dirt will help the next time that happens. Welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 134: 1. Ever find yourself looking for the perfect comeback…
Read Full Article I sincerely hope we get to hear Dick Vitale again. He is the subject of the first of today’s three thoughts in Vol. 133 of the Daily Dirt. 1. For as long as I can remember, the start of the college basketball season meant hearing and watching longtime analyst and former coach Dick “Dickie V”…
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The name is Love, Stevie Love. The self-proclaimed baron of carin’ is back for his monthly visit to assist lovers in distress. This month marks the 14th anniversary of Stevie Love dealing with real issues and real needs, plus it’s also Vol. 107 of the Daily Dirt. A double reason to celebrate! The first envelope, please. Dear…
Read Full Article 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. …
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
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