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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 30, 2025 I truly wish I had been able to see Meat Loaf in concert. Al Green, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,243 of The Daily Dirt 1. Musically speaking, the 1970s produced some of the rock era’s most spectacular albums. I think we…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 29, 2025 I’m kind of disappointed “Steve” did not make any of the lists … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,242 of The Daily Dirt 1. What a difference a century makes, at least when it comes to baby names. If you’re anything like me you will…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 28, 2025 Austin Powers, Cher Horowitz, Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer were also a big part of the decade … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,241 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This week’s travel back through time ends today with our stop in the 1990s. Our…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 27, 2025 How could a decade that gave us Al Bundy be anything but great? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,240 of The Daily Dirt 1. When we look back to the 1980s, the first word, I think, that crosses many minds is “big”. Big…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 And let’s not forget, “Bond. James Bond.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,238 of The Daily Dirt 1. The years that made up the decade of the 1960s were filled with cultural change, music, fashion and major events like no other period before…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 22, 2025 Other than, of course, being old … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,235 of The Daily Dirt 1. I had a younger friend send me the following this week. I assume he thought it was funny. The message dealt with “the perks of being…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 21, 2025 Pitino, the graybeard, may not have received the credit he is due … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,234 of The Daily Dirt 1. Here are 10 things to consider as the NCAA Tournament enters day two on Friday. 1. I know Rick Pitino…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 20, 2025 Wilson was always the driving force behind the band’s “surf sound” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,233 of The Daily Dirt 1. I remember a particular Friday afternoon like it was yesterday. It was the early fall of 1966 and I went to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 I predict that when digesting the following the “been there, done that” thought will pop into your head a minimum of four times … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,231 of The Daily Dirt 1. Remember back in the day when one of those…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, March 17, 2025 Well, shake it up baby. Twist and shout! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,231 of The Daily Dirt 1. And now, we look at the other side of the Beatles’ coin. About 24 hours ago, I provided you with 10 of the better-known…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 16, 2025 For the record, my guitar has never wept, gently or otherwise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,230 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I grew up with the Beatles. And I’ve listened to their music since the early-to-mid 1960s. But I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 14, 2025 Once my wife reads this, I guarantee you she’ll be calling me “Blister” within five minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,228 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know them. And at one time or another, we have all worked with them.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 13, 2025 Rather harsh, I think … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,227 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather’s getting warmer, and those personal license plates seem to be getting more plentiful. We have a new gold medal recipient this week. OLDNSLO now tops the Great Plate…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 12, 2025 For the record, I’ve never received a Botox injection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,226 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just when you think you’ve heard everything … A world-famous comedy club has banned people with Botox — for a hilarious reason, according to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 11, 2025 It’s always a good day when the words “Billy Ray Cyrus” can be typed … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,226 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the last great decade of country music was the 1990s. Sure, we still have George Strait…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 9, 2025 Rest in peace, old friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,224 of The Daily Dirt 1. I would guess we all have a death of a popular TV character we’ll never forget. It’s like losing a best friend. And it’s even worse if…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 8, 2025 You’ll get to this in today’s third thought, but as a tease, any guesses who has the foulest mouth among male movie stars? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,223 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One-hit wonders have long been an important part of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 6, 2025 There was strong support for BLAH to be the new No. 1, but CAMO JOE lives to reign another week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,221 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The changes are coming fast and furious. The Great Plate Debate IV…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 I’m sure I’ll get a note from someone somewhere wondering WWIT when I wrote this … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,220 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Texting can be tough for senior citizens. Believe me, I know. Arguably the most difficult part is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 When French people swear, do they say, “Pardon my English?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,219 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe it’s some premature form of spring fever. I’m not really sure. But I’ve been having some deep thoughts lately, and I thought…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ostermueller was also a key figure in a famous movie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,217 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Probably not many Quincy residents — or local sports fans — know much about a guy named Frederick Raymond “Fritz” Ostermueller. And…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 1, 2025 Top three are solid, but I’m open for conversation from No. 4 on down … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,216 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best intro music in the history of TV shows? We’ve had bits and pieces of this conversation…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 The Great Plate Debate IV has a new No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,215 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to the throne, CAMO JOE. We have a new No. 1 in the Great Plate Debate IV rankings. CAMO JOE has…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 At least the first eight songs in today’s rankings are Hall of Fame worthy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,214 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today it’s the guys’ turn. Yesterday we spotlighted the top 10 songs from individual female singers from the…
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