Steve Eighinger
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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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 20, 2025 All things considered, I think I lean toward streaking. And for the record, I have never appeared in public without clothing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,260 of The Daily Dirt 1. Ahhh … the 1970s. We remember them well, sometimes too well.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday April 18, 2025 Today’s Daily Dirt can be filed under the “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The opening lines of a song are crucial. Always. Those initial words can make or…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday April 17, 2025 Slumping Olive Garden had been on top since 2018 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,258 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to the throne, Texas Roadhouse. The new leader when it comes to Americans’ favorite casual dining preference is Texas Roadhouse, knocking Olive…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday April 16, 2025 If you’re not a fan of the Steve Miller Band, you’ll likely enjoy today’s third thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,258 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a new sheriff in town, fellas. At least when it comes to entertaining license plates.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday April 15, 2025 For the record, I’ll never feel the same again about vanilla flavoring … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,257 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Getting old can be demanding. Each morning (or, let’s be honest, early afternoon) when I rise and shine I need…
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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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Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 12, 2025 Were the 1970s actually a better decade movie-wise than the 1980s? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,254 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s represented a decade that brought us truly great movie moments. Yesterday in this space, we looked at how inspiring the…
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The name is Plisskin. Snake Plisskin. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade of the 1980s saw some incredible movies hit the theaters. Here are my medal-worthy choices to see a remakes of three specific films from that marvelous decade: 2. Did you know (Part…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 On a completely different topic, have you ever considered a camel to be a sand moose? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For those of us who have reached their “senior years,” have you ever stopped and thought…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 8, 2025 And then there’s the “American Woman” thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,251 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m as guilty as the next person when it comes to listening to song lyrics. I mean REALLY listening to lyrics and absorbing what the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 7, 2025 I kind of like the term “jacket potato” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,250 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Outside of that nasty Revolutionary War thing, England and the U.S. have always been pretty good friends. For example, the British gave us the…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 6, 2025 Most signs seem to still point to Taylor-Johnson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,249 of The Daily Dirt 1. Those James Bond fans who have waited four years to learn the identity of the next 007 may soon learn who that person will…
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