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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 I hope Warren Beatty appreciates this ranking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,213 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best songs from female artists in the 1970s? Look no further, my friend. Today and Wednesday we’re breaking down the ’70s in a few…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 Cincinnati, Atlanta and Los Angeles headline division picks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,212 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Brace yourself, Cardinals fans. It’s probably going to be a long, hot summer. We conclude our preseason look at MLB today, focusing on the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 It’s been a long, long time since a vagitus has awakened me in the middle of the night … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,211 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Awhile back we offered a list of items that actually HAVE names that seemed…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 That license plate reminded me of ESPN veteran Chris Berman’s old nickname for outfielder Oddibe McDowell. Anyone else remember when Berman would refer to him as “Oddibe Young Again” McDowell? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,209 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome aboard…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 Enough of the snow and freezing temperatures! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,208 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, when exactly is spring supposed to start? I’ve never really been a big believer in the benefits of winter. Outside of basketball season, what…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Homer, Peter and Hank deserve kudos, but Sterling Archer is THE MAN … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,207 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know ’em, you love ’em. They’re our favorite animated couples, the husbands and wives (or at least boyfriends and…
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