Steve Eighinger
My mouth started to burn just writing the following … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,314 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s hot, and then there is HOT. That is probably the most accurate characterization for Carolina Reaper salsa, made in the good ole U.S.A. (Fort Worth, Texas, to be exact)…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 11, 2025 “I’m learning to embrace my mistakes. Want a hug?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,312 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Everyone needs a go-to line in an unexpected battle of wits. So today The Daily Dirt is here to help. Gather round, people. We…
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Daily Dirt for June 10, 2025 His style and sound helped define a generation … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,311 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Boomers have lost another of the musical heroes of their youth. Sylvester “Sly” Stone, described as “remarkable” and “eccentric” — and just about anything and…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, June 9, 2025 Personally, I’ll take either … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,310 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who do those who live in Illinois and Missouri turn to the most when it comes to fast food? If you’re an Illinoisan, your choice is McDonald’s. No.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ice cream in Japan might be an adventure, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,306 of The Daily Dirt 1. Welcome to Day 3 of The Daily Dirt’s inaugural “Cuisine Week”. Today we’re looking at some of the most bizarre food combinations across…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 4, 2025 That Chinese double burger sounds kind of intimidating … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,305 of The Daily Dirt 1. Welcome to Day 2 of The Daily Dirt’s inaugural “Cuisine Week”. Today we’re inspecting five of the strangest items McDonald’s has on its menus…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 1, 2025 PB Max, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,302 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever walked by the candy counter at one of the local supermarkets and wonder what happened to some of your old favorites? Well, I have. And quite…
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Daily Dirt for May 30, 2025 I kind of like Finland’s idea of dealing with speeding tickets and the impact of missed free throws in North Korea … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,300 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was one of those magic moments. I pulled into a parking…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 How would you like to have to list one of the following films on your resume? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,297 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s bad, and then there’s BAD. While that assessment can apply to most anything, today’s subject…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 26, 2025 The Police and Cream are right up there, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Don’t jump to any immediate conclusions. Take your time, sit back and think about my question: Who is your favorite three-man rock band…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 26, 2025 No matter what generation you represent, Memorial Day encompasses us all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,295 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For most boomers, Memorial Day brings about memories of the dreaded conflict in Vietnam. Most of us either lost a friend…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 24, 2025 Colorado is on pace to finish 74 games out of first place … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,293 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, just how pathetic is that woeful Colorado Rockies baseball team? Actually, that’s a great question. Where do we even…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 22, 2025 You’ll spot more than one or two stars of the future who had minor roles alongside Andy and Barney … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,291 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, when we think of “The Andy Griffith Show” I think it’s safe…
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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 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 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 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 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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My wife could have played a Seinfeld character. She’s a low talker, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,265 of The Daily Dirt. Here we go with day two of our mini-tribute to the principal characters on “Seinfeld.” I hope you enjoy my five favorite moments dedicated to Jerry. 1.…
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