Steve Eighinger
From baseball season to the time when Ford unveiled the first Mustang … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 919 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are those who would contend April is the best month of the year. After all, that’s when baseball season normally begins, although this year the first…
Read Full Article But Mr. Ed was a close runner-up … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 916 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Animals being featured on network television shows is nothing new. But which ones are the most memorable? How about this for a top-10 listing of the animals that made us laugh the…
Read Full Article Communication is always the key to a successful marriage … right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 916 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any married man reading this first item will likely nod his head in agreement. There are a handful of words and terms you never want to hear from…
Read Full Article I wouldn’t want of that peas porridge, whether it was nine days old or not … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 915 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my most favorite people I have worked with over the years is Jo Lynn Tappe. On Fridays, Jo Lynn would always bring…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 6, 2024 When you read Jerry Seinfeld’s thoughts, I’m sure you’ll think the same things I did. He’s exactly right … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 913 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve ever been a pet owner, I’m certain some of the following medal-worthy reflections…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Who said those presidents didn’t have a sense of humor? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 910 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I think about U.S. presidents, their sense(s) of humor are not normally the first thing that comes to mind. Recently my eyes…
Read Full Article Steve Wright might just be the funniest human being alive today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 909 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt has always had a special affection for the work of deadpan comedian Steven Wright. He’s kind of our unofficial poet laureate. Every so often I…
Read Full Article If so, get ready to dig deep … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 906 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where do lovebirds like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce enjoy their getaways? America’s favorite couple recently spent some time in a place called Harbour Island in The Bahamas. In case you’re reading…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, March 29, 2024 Be honest. Did you know he had this strong of tie to our territory? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 905 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month marks the birthday of one of the most famous Illinoisans who, I think, has been somewhat forgotten over…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt: Closing in on 60-year anniversary of what may have been Beatles' greatest accomplishment
Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 28, 2024 It dawned on me the first “slow” Beatles song to reach No. 1 was not until “Yesterday,” the band’s 10th No. 1 in October 1965 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 904 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re nearing the 60th anniversary is what is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 For the record, I’ve never worn a pair of budgie smugglers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 903 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For as long as I can remember, I have had a love affair with how Australians speak because of both the accent…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 “The people who tolerate you on a daily basis are the real heroes.” I’ve heard that more than once … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 903 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Friends, let’s be honest. There is nothing more rewarding than a quality comeback to…
Read Full Article Was your bracket busted early? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 901 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just coincidence that March is Gambling Awareness Month AND the time of one of the heaviest-wagered U.S. athletic events, the NCAA Tournament? Bettors are expected to LEGALLY wager somewhere between $3 billion to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 24, 2024 Just 99 days from now, we’ll reach Daily Dirt No. 1,000 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 901 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Pie is one of the great American traditions, but which kind is best? Or at least most popular? And which kinds of…
Read Full Article And the White Sox, you ask? If you’re a fan of the Southsiders, I simply wouldn’t ask … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 898 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The first MLB.com Power Rankings have been released, and I can’t say there are any major surprises other than Muddy River czar…
Read Full Article The world’s most famous assistant to the traveling secretary? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 897 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This may be the greatest promotion in the history of promotions. “George Costanza – the raging neurotic paranoid character played by actor Jason Alexander in the 1990s classic TV hit…
Read Full Article Will Oli Marmol still be Cardinals manager the next time St. Patrick’s Day rolls around? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even if you’re not Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. Lot of green. Lot of leprechauns.…
Read Full Article For those who might be interested after reading the following, from Quincy to Sevierville, Tenn., is 649 miles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 894 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Looks like the Eighingers may be taking a road trip at some point to Tennessee. That’s where the world’s largest gas…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 14, 2024 It’s hard to believe “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” is actually that old … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 893 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As we move closer and closer to the start of the MLB season, I find myself singing “Take…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 13, 2024 This might be the best “Found on Facebook” ever: “Bono and The Edge walk into a bar and the bartender says, ‘Not U2 again.'” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 892 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another week, more great entries for the No. 1 position…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Being a big fan of the old “Gunsmoke” series, I kind of prefer “Let’s get the heck outta Dodge”… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 891 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember when your family may have been visiting some relatives, or possibly you and your dad…
Read Full Article Mark Twain may have had the right outlook about this subject … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 890 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered when the phrase “four-letter word” was first used as a euphemism for swear words? Research indicates it first surfaced at some point in the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 10, 2024 By the way, I’m sure I still owe Columbia House a small fortune … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 889 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So … did you wake up this morning with a spring in your step, feeling like you could conquer the…
Read Full Article I think I could rock one of those jerseys with the big doughnuts on the front … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 889 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Minor league baseball is its own special world. Sure, the game is the same that is played in the big leagues, but the…
Read Full Article DAILY DIRT: Caitlin Clark is a magnificent talent, but let's not overlook the majesty of Pistol Pete
Maravich would have been must-see TV in his day, except telecasts of him weer few and far between … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 887 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let me be perfectly clear. I absolutely love Caitlin Clark and enjoy watching her play basketball. But there’s something I have…
Read Full Article The National League Central will be one of the two worst divisions in MLB this season, but it should be a lot of fun … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 882 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals were an abysmal baseball team in 2023. That last-place finish in…
Read Full Article What a medal stand: Eastwood, Flynn and The Duke … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 881 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that one of The Daily Dirt’s favorite subjects deals with the old westerns, both on film and of the weekly TV series. I rarely met a cowboy…
Read Full Article But don’t forget about George, Alan, Garth and Willie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 879 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you ask me — and, really, why wouldn’t you? — the finest era of country music was during the 1980s and 1990s. That’s when what has been tabbed “mainstream…
Read Full Article I’ve never had fries at Taco Bell. I may have to see if this ranking is worthy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 878 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A day ago in this space, we unveiled the worldtravelling.com ranking of fast-food cheeseburgers. Well, today, it’s time to tackle French fries.…
Read Full Article The website in question says the winner is “truly memorable”. Hey, ALL cheeseburgers are memorable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 877 of The Daily Dirt. 1.There are few things in the world better than a well-crafted cheeseburger. Opening Day of baseball season, your wedding day and the arrival of your…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 Roger Daltrey is turning 80 and still singing about “My g-g-g-g-generation” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 875 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s day two of three for our Daily Dirt weekend extravaganza honoring some of our favorite celebrities reaching milestone birthdays. Today’s honorees…
Read Full Article When Chuck Norris gives you the finger, he’s telling you how many seconds you have to live. More from Chuck in part three today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 874 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yep, it’s time for another three-day Daily Dirt weekend extravaganza. This one pays tribute to some…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 I have just added England to the list of countries I have no plans to ever visit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 872 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just in case you were considering a trip to merry old England anytime soon, you may…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 The fear of actual dirt is called mysophobia, which falls under the realm of fear of germs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 871 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I doubt if there is a person alive who does not have some sort of phobia.…
Read Full Article By the way, there’s a lot of truth to No. 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 870 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit (he said with a slight shade of embarrassment), my favorite comedian is Ron White. Yeah, the ole boy can be a bit R-rated at…
Read Full Article No One? The Group? The Hair? How about the Who? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 870 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome again to our three-part weekend series dealing with on how some of the most famous rock singers and bands came up with their stage names. Today’s final installment…
Read Full Article Like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf also had the last laugh with a gym coach … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 869 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome back to part two of our three-part weekend feature on how some of the best-known rock singers and bands came up with their stage…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 Apparently, Cream’s Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce did not lack confidence … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 868 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to another of our three-part weekend features, this one dealing with how some of the most famous rock singers…
Read Full Article And yes, I truly would have loved to have known Rogers Hornsby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 864 of The Daily Dirt. 1. More than anything else, the start of baseball season is a time of renewal. It’s a renewal of spirit, competition and a special kind of love for…
Read Full Article I predict after you are finished with today’s Daily Dirt, you will be singing “We Are The World” for the rest of the day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 863 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few years ago, the Phoenix New Times named what it felt were the 10…
Read Full Article The numbers, as they say, do not lie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 863 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Was there any way the Kansas City Chiefs could lose the Super Bowl with Taylor Swift on their side? Consider the following: Much has been made of the No. 13 and…
Read Full Article The reason why the NFL uses roman numerals to designate what number of Super Bowl it is pure genius … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 862 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday. As you prepare your game-time snacks and straighten up the house for the influx of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 I’d probably lean toward those “Mayhem” commercials as my favorite(s) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 860 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever wondered how much some of those familiar faces (and voices) on TV commercials receive for their talents? Well, I have. Here are…
Read Full Article Never once in my life have I ever wanted to travel to a Super Bowl. The ensuing information is one reason why … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 857 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Last week in The Daily Dirt we discussed how high the ticket prices are for this year’s…
Read Full Article Music videos aside, what about all those kangaroos? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 857 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I had always wondered what the most popular YouTube music videos might be, but had never really looked into it until a few days ago. My first thought when piecing together…
Read Full Article But will the new first lady of the NFL be able to be at the Super Bowl? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 856 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Never underestimate the power of a woman, especially one as successful — and popular — as Taylor Swift. (Yes, the Daily Dirt…
Read Full Article Those tickets have a come a long way since that $12 charge for the first Super Bowl … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 854 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So you would like to go the Super Bowl, eh? “The Super Bowl, it’s like a different beast,” Chris Leyden, director of…
Read Full Article The top female in that department would be Diana Ross … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 854 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. For every Diana Ross who leaves a group like the Supremes and goes on to achieve worldwide acceptance and fame, there is a…
Read Full Article Two of Skelton’s most famous alter egos were Freddie the Freeloader and Clem Kadiddlehopper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 853 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Baby boomers will remember comedian Red Skelton for his weekly hour-long show on CBS, a program that ran for 20 years, ending in 1971. What…
Read Full Article My personal favorites that decade were Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 852 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Were you a child of the 1970s? If so, I’m pretty sure you had excellent taste in music. According to Far Out magazine, the following were…
Read Full Article We’re going to be part of an occurrence that has not happened in 221 years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 850 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, if you have yet to come across anything that might ruin your day, let me help. An NBC channel in Chicago is reporting…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 Maybe some day there will be a Stevie Dirt tax, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 848 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, this is Taylor Swift’s world, and we’re fortunate enough to occupy a small space in it. Here are a few off-the-beaten-path…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 Whenever Mick Jagger opens his mouth, you just know whatever he says will be entertaining. You’ll understand better in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 848 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Whoaaaaa!!! I just read the life expectancy of the average American is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 I never knew Elvis had that kind of influence on The Boss … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 844 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s a man’s world, right? Well, at least when it comes to rock music, according to writer Laura McMillan. MacMillan, who…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 In fairness to Bobby McFerrin, the man has won 10 Grammys in his career, but those awards have failed to overshadow that “Dont Worry, Be Happy” fiasco … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 844 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 The last we heard of Morris Albert, he was living in Italy, Apparently, Brazil didn’t want him either after “Feelings” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 844 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We continue with our worst hit songs of the three decades that make…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 If you immediately turn the radio channel when one of the following oldies comes on, we are brothers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 843 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt deals a lot with the “best of” particular items concerning various avenues…
Read Full Article Well, that’s still one more woman than Chester or Festus kissed … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 842 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The popularity of “Gunsmoke” is often given credit for being the western that triggered the avalanche of that particular genre of programming on network TV in the late…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 Michael Jordan’s journey, first as a player and then as a businessman/philanthropist, has been one impressive trip. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 841 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jordan has seemingly been around forever. First, as a college basketball phenom, then as the face of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 We’ve got a music theme going today, so sit back, relax, try to stay warm and embrace the music … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 839 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Many of us grew up in an era when song lyrics were not nearly…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 You’re going to buy a Valentine’s Day card. You know you are. Here are tips about what the message inside should say … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 838 of The Daily Dirt. Attention all husbands and boyfriends. You know what’s just around the corner,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 From the era before Meg Ryan had way too much plastic surgery, Bruce Willis had hair and Al Pacino wanted us to meet his little friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 836 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was known as The Big…
Read Full Article As far as I know, no car thief has ever tried to jettison my 2007 Kia Sorento … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 835 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most stolen vehicle in the United States? Well, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and reported by Motor Trend magazine,…
Read Full Article I’m not sure what is more impressive, Stewart’s ongoing success or the age range of his kids … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 834 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In yesterday’s Daily Dirt we celebrated the birth of Elvis Presley. Today, we honor another legend — Sir Rod Stewart. Stewart turns…
Read Full Article You know how you can often remember exactly where you were, even what time of the day it was, when thinking back to the death of a famous person? There have been two persons I can say that about in my life — John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts…
Read Full Article I wonder who will be the first MLB player to make $100 million in a season? We all know it’s coming, probably sooner than later … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 832 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret how salaries for pro sports stars have continued to escalate, with…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 The Beatles were all under 30 when they broke up, are we witnessing the beginning of the end of the Nick Saban Era at Alabama? — and so much more, just ahead … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 831 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Need…
Read Full Article Pass the Pepto, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 830 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, speed eating is dangerous. That aside, I think we’re all attracted to the accomplishments of such legendary consumers of food like Joey Chestnut, Eric “Badlands” Booker, Richard “The Locust” LeFevre, Carmen “Crazy…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 1, 2023 Tina Turner was the best female vocalist of our lifetime. There, I said it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 826 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024. But before we begin sinking our teeth into this new 12-month period, let’s…
Read Full Article “I would say once a week I catch my wife looking at me like, ‘I’m going to have to let you go.’” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 825 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What’s the secret to a long and successful marriage? Personally, I have absolutely no idea. So I put together…
Read Full Article We’ll get to today’s installment of Steve Eighinger’s deep thoughts momentarily, but first… Steve’s friends and family surprised the 70-year-old wonder with a little birthday bash at Tiramisu. Steve’s son, daughter and son-in-law hosted while the rest of us just showed up. Aside from the invasion of the Ohio people, Steve’s Quincy family was there…
Read Full Article DAILY DIRT for December 28, 2023 I think the last time I made an honest-to-goodness resolution for the coming year was in the 1980s, but hey, that’s just me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 822 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of the year when many of us…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 But the final choice was not easy, thanks to a late plate that showed up over the weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 820 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s official. BE A BETH won the Daily Dirt’s 2023 Great Plate Debate for the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 ‘Joyeux Noel,’ too!… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 819 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In any language, the phrase “Merry Christmas” is a special greeting. Here’s how “Merry Christmas” sounds around the world today: 2. A loyal Daily Dirt reader dropped us a line with…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 The worst job of the year is sewer cleaning, according to everyone … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 818 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Merriam-Webster “Word of the Year” for 2023 is “authentic.” “We see in 2023 a kind of crisis of authenticity,” Merriam-Webster…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 One week left in 2023 competition, then we start all over again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 817 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Almost, but not quite. We almost had a new No. 1 in The Great Plate Debate of 2023, but BE A…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 “Sugar Sugar” may have been the height of bubble gum pop music, but it was still a great song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 817 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we close the books on our tribute to the best songs of the…
Read Full Article Big names like Aretha, Tommy James and the Supremes help anchor today’s top 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 816 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In yesterday’s post, I said 1966 was one of my favorite years in this 1965-69 countdown of the best five years in pop music. That…
Read Full Article There were lots of interesting songs and stories from this year, ranging from the Monkees to Steve Winwood to Levi Stubbs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 815 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s day two of our countdown of the top songs from the best five years of pop music:…
Read Full Article But “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” is not far behind … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 814 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Without question, my favorite period of pop music was 1965-69. Rock music was evolving from do-wop and other silliness, and disco was still a few years away. Today we start…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 If nothing else, we can thank the show for the “Eddie Haskell Syndrome” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 811 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unquestionably, one of the classic sitcoms in TV history was “Leave it to Beaver”. As a wee lad, I rarely…
Read Full Article From “They Died With Their Boots On” to “Say Hello to My Little Friend,” these giants of the silver screen represent the best of the best … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 810 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re regular reader of The Daily Dirt, I’m sure you’re aware of…
Read Full Article I think Shohei Ohtani has knocked Taylor Swift from the top of the most-talked about list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 808 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Several popular baseball sites have carried the following breakdown of Shohei Ohtani’s new 10-year, $700 million contract. Let’s just say Shohei won’t have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 The first three songs on today’s list should all be considered classics … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 805 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another three-part feature, this one about pop songs turning 30, 35 and 40 years old in 2023. Here’s…
Read Full Article “Rockin’ Around the Chrismas Tree” takes spot spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 804 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is really an amazing kind of story. I think anyone who is classified as a baby boomer — or whatever label represents the next…
Read Full Article Retailers may need to rethink starting the Christmas season so early … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 802 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can remember seeing some stores in Quincy beginning to put up Christmas decorations and displays BEFORE Halloween. A bit too early, you say? I agree. And apparently…
Read Full Article Santa receives 32,000 letters a day at this time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 801 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another day in December, another day closer to Christmas. Let the celebration continue! Today the Daily Dirt crew would like to share three items tied to the…
Read Full Article Welcome to a milestone moment in Daily Dirt history. Today’s collection of three thoughts represent Vol. 800. 1. At some point in the coming days and weeks, most of us will see all — or at least a portion of — the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and a…
Read Full Article Raise your hand if you remember the fascination of those early Atari games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 798 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re back for round two of the hottest Christmas toys for kids, this time from the 1970s: 1970: GI Joe was THE toy…
Read Full Article To be perfectly honest, I could never get the hang of those Rock-em Sock-em Robots. My fighter always got his head knocked off. Always. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 797 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It seems every Christmas season there is one particular toy that becomes the “hot” ticket.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 27, 2024 The art of the insult can be a truly special gift … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 794 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Insults and name-calling are, of course, considered a no-no. In fact, if there were an 11th commandment, it would be something like,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024 Wait, there’s myrrh. Don’t worry, you’ll get it in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 793 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily admit that most of the Christmas traditions we hold dear are just that, but their are some we can certainly…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2024 For the record, no one has ever given me an exercise- or diet-related book for a gift. I guess I have a lot of realistic friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 792 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we are now in the early…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 24, 2024 I would rather listen to any Christmas song recorded by Steven Wright than hear “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney ever again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 791 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Thanksgiving is officially over and we are now full throttle into…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 The question of the day remains, “White Room” or “Sunshine of Your Love?” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 790 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I hope everyone reading this has an awesome Thanksgiving. What could make a great Turkey Day even greater? (Besides football and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 And when I say three pieces of pie, I actually mean about five … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 789 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One day until Turkey Day! Have you ever wondered, while consuming enormous amounts of food on Thanksgiving, how many calories…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 I challenge you to find three better holiday films than the ones listed below, especially the first two … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 788 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At some point Thursday, most of us will be uncomfortably full and resting quietly upon…
Read Full Article Ah yes, when Thanksgivings take an unexpected wrong turn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 787 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving, which along with great food usually comes great stories, too. I’ve collected what I feel are 10 of the most comical accounts…
Read Full Article The Hannibal standout was a rare — and oh so enjoyable — high school talent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 786 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I have been covering high school sports in some form in some state since 1970. And there is only one player…
Read Full Article Even though her biggest song is now 59 years old, she’ll always be linked to “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 784 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During my formative years, there was one singer in particular I enjoyed tremendously. Whenever I heard one of her songs on my handy AM…
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