License plates
There’s also a new entry on the medal stand for the most creative license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 776 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A little before 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Little Woman asked me to make a run to the HyVee…
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You’re going to ask yourself the question in about 30 seconds, so I’ll answer it in advance. Yes, I DID play the accordion … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 769 of The Daily Dirt. 1. No way. There’s just no way these songs are that old. But, alas, my friends, they…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 As hard as it might be to believe, November is right around the corner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 765 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late this week, it became obvious the true temperatures and colors of autumn were rapidly approaching. More and more leaves…
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After reading this, and you still say “yes,” you probably have some serious issues … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 758 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are two things we enjoy about the NFL. The games, of course, are No. 1, but every red-blooded American male also enjoys those cheerleaders. And…
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It’s really a shame Tom Cruise is not about 20 years younger. He could have a second career as another secret agent… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, before we advance one word farther, James Bond is the all-time No. 1 movie spy figure.…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
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The correct answer is BOTH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 734 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The official arrival of fall comes Saturday, and this time of year makes many think of falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football games and sitting around a campfire. Not me. Fall means Halloween, which is still…
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All three have iconic roles to their credit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 726 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here are my picks for the three most deserving actresses from the modern era (roughly, the past 50 years) who have never won an Academy Award: 1. Sigourney Weaver: I’ve…
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I think if I were Whoopi Goldberg I would have come up with a different story about that name. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 718 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in June, we provided a list of well-known celebrities and what their real names are. Here’s a…
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I could have been given 100 possibilities as to who invented bra straps, and I can pretty much guarantee Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens would have been No. 100 when I started guessing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 712 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark Twain has always been kind of a…
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And don’t underestimate the importance of those concession stands at the football games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 707 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the weekend many sports fans have had circled on their personal calendars. High School football kicks off in earnest across West-Central Illinois and Northeast…
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They killed Kenny? Oh well, yada, yada, yada … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 692 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun with famous movie quotes in this space over the past couple of years, but rarely have we done the same with TV shows. That all…
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Has the Great Plate Debate reached “phenomenon” status yet? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 686 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unofficially, the past week has been the most entertaining since we started the Great Plate Debate for West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Not only did I receive the most ever texts…
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I’m going to need an official Pit Spitters cap … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 681 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are the three of the strangest facts I have encountered in recent days: 2. Just the other day I spotted some more outstanding minor/summer league baseball team nicknames: 3.…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 22, 2023 For the record, I used to regularly say, “Do me a solid” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 673 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For each generation, there are slang terms that help define that period of time. But often, many of those familiar…
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At the height of his career, I seriously wonder what Gibson’s salary would be in today’s world. $40 million? Maybe $50 million? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 664 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite Cardinals teams of all time was the 1968 National League Championship club that…
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Never hear of “Kid Twist” or “The Pig?” Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 649 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever since I was a wee lad, gangster movies have always intrigued me. My favorite actor growing up was James Cagney, primarily for his portrayal of numerous hoodlums…
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If I had ever earned a spot in KISS, I would have likely been Ace Frehley’s “Spaceman” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 646 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At one time, the band was mildly controversial with its appearance and stage shows. Now, in their golden years, KISS members are…
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The more I think about it, the more I think I would rank Teri Hatcher No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 636 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a longstanding fan of “Seinfeld” — yes, the show “about nothing” — it will come as no surprise to remind…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, June 9, 2023 And on another subject, Dead Heads can celebrate — see thought No. 2 about this one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s funny how we can take certain things for granted, something as simple and accepted as the…
Read Full Article Former top-ranked plate 1 ELVIS is still in the building … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 624 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt’s Great Plate Debate rankings of clever license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri underwent quite a reshuffling over the Memorial Day weekend. Once again, most of this upheaval…
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The White Sox may be terrible on the field, but the men on the microphone are hall of famers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 611 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re roughly 25 percent of the way through the MLB season, and two things are certain: 1. The Chicago White Sox are…
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Obviously, I contribute to that total … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 607 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s some food for thought, no pun intended. The following 10 items are the most popular foods in America, according to inthekitchenwithmatt.com: 2. Keeping with the burger theme, who offers the best fast-food…
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The Golden Arches also serve 69 million customers each day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s an argument that has raged for years. Should it be considered fast food, or simply food prepared fast? Honestly, I’d rather worry less about semantics and more about the…
Read Full Article I really need to get some vanity license plates. I’m still partial to STEVE OH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 592 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a week in the Great Plate Debate of 2023! Never in the soon-to-be-two-year history of our effort to bring you the best and most…
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That middle finger comment is another classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 573 of The Daily Dirt for Friday, April 7, 2023. 1. Maybe it’s just a guy thing, but there are few more satisfying things in the world than zinging a friend with an insult. Here’s a collection of…
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I truly believe there should be a national holiday (maybe an entire week) paying tribute to plumbers. Where would be without them? (For starters, probably not in the bathroom) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 567 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A profession we rarely think about unless it’s a time…
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Could you imagine the TV ratings for the first-round series between the Seibu Lions and the Yankees, or the Yomiuri Giants and the Dodgers? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 563 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bring the two division winners from Japan’s 12-team Nippon Professional Baseball Organization into the MLB playoffs?…
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Anyone besides me think Chubby Checker is older than 81? More on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re about a week or so into MLB spring training, with much of the early discussion centered around a handful of new…
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I truly am the same age as old people. When did that happen? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As each year passes — heck, as each DAY passes — there are more and more signs in my life that I am getting old(er). See…
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I’ve never been able to come to terms that one day way back when someone thought drinking cow urine and/or downing some baby poop would be good for you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt —…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 More than 100 kids? Holy cow. Holy cow. Ho-o-o-o-ly cow … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 520 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember the name Musa Hasahya Kasera. Some day, he’ll be the answer to a trivia question. Kasera is a 68-year-old Ugandan villager,…
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There will be no PEEPEE, SUKIT or DUCKYOU for Illinois drivers. Those are just a few of the nearly 400 requests for vanity and personalized license plates that were rejected by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office in 2022, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Last year, 54,236 Illinoisans requested vanity and personalized plate…
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I think I need my first snack of the day. You’ll understand more in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 508 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to Monday and a new week. To enlighten your day — or make it worse, depending on your view — grab a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department wants to speed up investigations and offset reduced manpower by installing multiple cameras around the city to identify vehicle license plates. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, made a presentation Tuesday night to the Quincy City Council’s Police Aldermanic Committee to spend $117,600 on a two-year lease…
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January? Bah, humbug! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 496 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is there a more less popular month than January? It has the problem of following the most joyous time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and often does so in unspectacular fashion with its cold temperatures,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 The week in between Christmas and New Year’s is always good for reflection, and I’m here to help … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 486 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The holiday season has now taken the official turn toward New Year’s, and that means…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 We haven’t applied the final punctuation yet for our 2022 TV viewing, but I’m already anxious to see what 2023 will hold … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 482 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re upon one of my favorite times of the calendar —…
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In a state where vanity license plates are such a big deal, I can’t believe Illinois is lagging behind in naming its snow plows … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 474 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sooner or later, it’s going to snow and we’ll see those big plows going up and…
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Never underestimate what a quality cookie can do for your overall outlook. Yes, those are words to live by … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 469 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we’re now well into December, it’s officially OK to overindulge on Christmas cookies. So, what kind should be on the lookout…
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I’ve always wanted to meet Sophie B. Hawkins, but more about her in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 462 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just like yesterday at the onset of Retro Week, we’ll look at some of the events surrounding pop culture and music trends. This time, we’re…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 I wish everyone reading this today could have been with me the other day when that older gentleman smiled … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 449 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, having to take one of the family vehicles in for any sort…
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Concerning thought No. 2 today, anyone wishing to defend Pete Davidson, feel free me to contact me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 439 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Halloween’s over. It’s time to start concentrating on Thanksgiving, particularly the food aspect. I think we’d all probably agree that turkey…
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Zombies, maniacs, werewolves, vampires — yep, it’s that time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to viewing pleasure, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween always triggers the season of scary movies, and really, what…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 419 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month we’re celebrating such holidays as Columbus Day, World Mental Health Day, World Homeless Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. OK, those are legit. But do you know what holidays are not legit this month? Take a look at…
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Here’s some more marital advice for husbands in need … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 413 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a husband, you’ve been there. All husbands have been there. You’re in trouble and have no excuse or alibi to provide The Little Woman? So what do you…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 Under no circumstances ever employ that first question. Never, ever, ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 403 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Once more, the Doctor of Love is here to help. This time, we’re dealing with starting unnecessary arguments with that significant other.…
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I’m the only one in my family who appreciates a good gorefest when it comes to scary movies. And how much scarier can you get than vampires (and their werewolf buddies)? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 390 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My wife and other female members of the family…
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Or should Lady Gaga be one of the new “Charlie’s Angels?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 384 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more TV shows I think need a reboot: “I Dream of Jeannie” (1965-70): I would cast Lady Gaga as the new Barbara Eden and keep a…
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Could one actor possibly play BOTH? Can you say Richard Madden? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 376 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, the next major announcement from the motion-picture world will be about who will be next James Bond, but a close second might be who will donning the…
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Personally, Rachel was my favorite character on “Friends” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 370 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Over the weekend I was examining the results of several online ballots that were attempting to find the most overrated/underrated shows in TV history. Surprisingly, at least to me, the legendary…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 That many people — 59 percent — can’t be wrong, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 363 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most unpopular day of the week? Well, to no one’s surprise it is Monday, according to the yougov.com website. Its…
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I think I would have liked to have met Bill Keister … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 341 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Continuing with our recent baseball theme in honor of tonight’s MLB All-Star Game, today we offer our all-time all-nickname all-star team. There is no other sport can come…
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Hey, no one ever said marriage was easy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all heard and read about the marriages of famous people who collect wedding rings like baseball cards. Singer Britney Spears and someone named Jason Alexander were once married for just…
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The world could use Stan Musial right now … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 326 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today seems like a good day to remember — and appreciate — Stan “The Man” Musial, and what made him special. Not so much as a ballplayer, but as a human…
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For the record, my favorite Charlie’s Angel was always Kate Jackson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 317 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We often talk here about the best and worst of whatever, but today we introduce a new topic: “The Most Influential.” And for today, we’re talking about the…
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A plate is a plate is a plate — unless YADI is involved … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 312 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We reach a milestone today in our ongoing Great Plate debate to find the the No. 1 personalized license plate in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.…
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The biggest head scratcher among today’s musings is probably No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 305 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1980s did not have a whole lot going for it — except fashion. On the whole, the TV was rather ho-hum (ESPN was just getting started), it…
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I think most of you will agree with my comment about Tom Brady … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 287 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today provides another musical salute to one of those great baby boomer years that saw the Cardinals win the World Series, mini-skirts make a monstrous fashion statement…
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1. Ahh … the 1970s, when the majority of baby boomers came of age. They were graduating high school, going to college, trying to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War and starting families.Those young adults of the 1970s were still listening to the radio, too. Most of that listening time was spent on AM,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 28, 2022 I’m hoping Helen Mirren’s words are correct … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 270 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve reached your so-called senior years, here are some thoughts to help you make the adjustment from middle age to old age: “Old age is…
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The bottled-water thing has confused me for years. So have those huge rolls of toilet paper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 267 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve come to the conclusion that we, as a civilized society, could live without the following: Bottled water: We all have access to faucets, folks.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 19, 2022It’s always a slippery slope we walk when it comes to spousal conversations … All that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 263 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a husband, you know very well there are times that no matter what you say,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 14, 2022 I can virtually guarantee you will say “what?!” at least five times when examining the first of today’s three thoughts … Welcome to Vol. 258 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I cam across a list of the most overrated shows in modern TV history. Those…
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A new measure passed in the Illinois House would have cameras with license plate scanning abilities installed along highways – useful for fighting crime or for taxing vehicles for the miles they travel. Unlike typical traffic cameras that photograph plates for an infraction, this new technology records license plate information regardless of wrongdoing. Gov. J.B Pritzker insisted more surveillance cameras will…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Elvis was an incredible talent, but not a a songwriter … Welcome to Vol. 257 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Want to win a trivia contest with friends? Here’s some rock music beauties that should come in handy. You’re welcome. Elvis Presley recorded more…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 7, 2022 Happy Opening Day to all of our readers who are baseball fans. This might be my favorite day of any year … Welcome to Vol. 252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, you likely know how much I appreciate unusual…
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You may need a bottle of Pepto before working your way through today’s three thoughts and Vol. 246 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just a warning, but if you’re scanning today’s Daily Dirt while eating a meal you may want to either wait to eat or wait to read this a little later. Here’s our…
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Today we examine the Atomic Elbow, Dogface Gremlin, Big Poppa Pump and a host of other heroes from the squared circle … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 236 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Part of the appeal of professional wrestling — and, yes, I know the term “wrestling” is used loosely — is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 11, 2022 Dick Vitale is in much better health today, and the world seems like a better place. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 232 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of my adult life has been spent watching and listening to Dick Vitale, enjoying his love of college…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 227 of The Daily Dirt. Thought No. 3 might provoke the deepest discussion of the day. Welcome aboard. 1. If you are a wagering man, it would a good bet that we could soon see a record price-per-gallon for gasoline in Quincy. The record of $4.209 per gallon…
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It’s the first of March and we still don’t have baseball… with that in mind, welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 225 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is difficult for me to think about, let alone write. I am “this close” to canceling my loyalty to the alleged national pastime — baseball. I…
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Let the debates begin: Alabama or the Oak Ridge Boys or Brooks and Dunn? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 221 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the best era of country music came during the 1980s and 1990s. The genre had finally evolved from the twang that dominated its early years…
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Yes, we will always love James Bond, but he never went on a “rampage” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 218 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, James Bond is the best secret agent figure of all-time. There is no questioning that statement, at least in this space. But who would…
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As we all begin to venture back to movie theaters, here are some viewing possibilities for the coming weeks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 215 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a few movies coming out in the not-too-distant future that should generate some conversation, one way or the other: Best…
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When you think of fast-food sandwiches and fries these days, the immediate thought is likely McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Arby’s or a few others. It wasn’t always that way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 212 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve lost quite a few iconic fast-food establishments over the years, and…
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The Super Bowl is Sunday, but always remember as good as today’s stars are — and yes, they are truly great — if not for guys like Namath, Jurgensen, Blanda and others the game that we adore would not have evolved into what it has become. We owe a lot to Joe Willie, George, Roman…
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Remember when we first fell in love with Carrie Underwood on Season 4 of the original “American Idol?” Well, it’s time to fall in love all over again … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 199 of the Daily Dirt. 1. No song cuts to the heart of a subject like a…
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GOL D LOX takes first No. 1 position in license plate rankings … all that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 194 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, this license-plate thing seems to be taking on a life of its own. Thanks to all the emails and texts about plates you’ve…
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Dairy Queen? Who doesn’t love a trip to Dairy Queen? Especially for blizzards, which are the subject of the first of the three thoughts that make up Vol. 186 of the Daily Dirt. 1. One of my most favorite places to go at any time of the year is Dairy Queen. That one is located…
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Quincy has given birth to a new restaurant … That and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 182 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The Little Woman and I made a weekend pit stop at Quincy’s newest eatery, Lucky Dogs, positioned at 1800 State in the former Elder’s restaurant building. What a tremendous…
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