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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 19, 2025 And what about those crammed clams in a cleam cream can? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,288 of The Daily Dirt.1. 1. As a child, remember how challenging those tongue twisters were? As an adult, they’re just as tough. Trust me.Give the following…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 18, 2025 Get ready for some zombies, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,287 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s only May, but it’s time for the summer movie season. The first big warm-weather blockbuster hits the theaters May 23 and it will probably be…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 17, 2025 Three of our favorite shows from the past are all returning in animated form … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,286 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They’re ba-a-a-ack. Well, almost. Three of the most popular television programs from years ago will be returning to…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 15, 2025 But what about Eighinger? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. Ever wonder what your last name says about your family’s story? “Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 “ALF” is the new No. 1 license plate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let your mind drift back to the mid-1980s. What was your favorite TV program at that time? For those of you just said “ALF”…
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Daily Dirt for May 12, 2025 The character of Det. Danny Reagan is scheduled to return to prime time … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,281 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s never too early to start get excited about the approaching 2025-26 TV season. Here are the three new shows…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 11, 2025 At times overshadowed by the Temptations, the Four Tops are extremely deserving of this honor … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,280 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With apologies to the Beatles, this week has been a long and winding road. But we’ve reached…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 10, 2025 Ruffin’s 1964-68 involvement cemented the group’s standing as one of the all-time greats … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,279 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re now getting into the rarefied air of our week-long rankings of the top American bands/groups of the 1960s.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 9, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the medal stand in our week-long countdown of the greatest American rock bands/groups of the 1960s. In the No. 3 position — or the bronze medal spot, if you prefer —…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Sly Stone: The J.D. Salinger of funk … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,277 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we reveal the No. 4 group in our week-long countdown of the greatest American bands from the 1960s. Welcome to this select club, Sly…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ‘Midnight Confessions’ was their signature hit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,275 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, day one was a ton of fun. I was in conversation most of the day about our No. 7 selection in The Daily Dirt’s week-long…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 5, 2025 The Monkees just miss the top seven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,275 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re going to have some fun this week. Beginning today, The Daily Dirt will count down its top seven American bands/groups of the 1960s. We’re…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 4, 2025 I did not know mosquitoes have 47 teeth — until today. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we pay tribute to silly holidays. May is no exception. So, in case you didn’t know, these…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 3, 2025 If ever am in Australia, the first thing I would do is go to Maccas … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,273 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Maybe it’s because of how much I love to hear Australians talk in the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 1, 2025 I’m pretty confident it would be impossible to watch/listen to any of today’s comedians and not laugh out loud at least once … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,271 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my life, which is rapidly heading toward birthday No.…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 29, 2025 And concerning squirrels, I vow never to cause one to worry … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,270 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yesterday in this space the discussion was about how much I learned about Illinois following the move westward from Ohio. Well,…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Anyone with me on thinking “Nabisco” would be a great name for a son? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,269 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Illinois back in 1998, the only real things I knew about the state were:…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 27, 2025 Were those days of our youth really that long ago? Well, yes they were … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,268 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a boomer, the truth of the matter is you are in the autumn, maybe even the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 24, 2025 Costanza’s marvelous combination of insecurity and paranoia has long provided us with plenty of laughs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,264 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve never tried to hide the fact how much I have always loved “Seinfeld”. If a TV…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 23, 2025 I seem to run into the nephew living in disgrace way too much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,263 of The Daily Dirt 1. We’ve all met them, more than likely on a daily basis. Oh, you know them very well. They are…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Unofficially, five of those six texts have been sent in the Eighinger household … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,262 of The Daily Dirt 1. I think it’s safe to say what husbands often text to their wives is a private sort of language, or code. Earlier…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 21, 2025 When you get to thought No. 2, make sure you don’t miss what those new Pringle’s chip flavors are scheduled to be … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,261 of The Daily Dirt 1. There are few things a certified boomer enjoys more than…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday April 19, 2025 Don’t forget, I’m a happy married senior citizen … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt 1. First of all, I may be happiest married man in history. I just needed to get that out front before today’s first thought. You”ll…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 14, 2025 But if you’re a righty, you’ll likely live longer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,256 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, and that includes celebrities. But even though left-handers are relatively few and far…
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