Steve Eighinger
Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 25, 2023 I think an argument could be made for Wilt Chamberlain being the single most dominant athlete in his sport — ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan — and, really, who isn’t? —…
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Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls, Chuck Berry lead the way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. June is Black Music Appreciation Month, and both Illinois and Missouri have plenty to celebrate. Here are my favorite Black artists from both states: Illinois Gold medal: Curtis Mayfield of Chicago…
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Hopefully, we provide some sort of closure to the McDonald’s Coke debate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 644 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s probably safe to say just about anyone reading The Daily Dirt has — or soon will — stop into a nearby McDonald’s for a burger, fries…
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Note the first sign in thought No. 2 and tell me that wouldn’t be a great song title … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 642 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the most enjoyable forms of what I call “entertainment addiction” is always trying to find the funniest (or worst,…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 16, 2023 I never knew “Abbey Road” was not the original title for the famous LP … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 638 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Beatles’ 1969 “Abbey Road” arguably features the most famous album cover of all time. For those who…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 17, 2023 I once had a friend who drank a minimum of eight Mountain Dews a day. Eight! A minimum! Oh, did I mention he had a never-ending problem with kidney stones, too? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 640 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What countries consume the most…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 18, 2023 I love announcer Chip Caray’s comments, which you can find below. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 641 of The Daily Dirt. 1. “Every franchise has had its share of forgettable seasons,” writes Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru for MLB.com. Do you have the feeling that Cardinals fans are feeling this…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Babe, Ty, Christy, Walter and Honus would all be proud I’m sure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 637 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I now have a new destination to add to my bucket list. It’s the National Museum of Play, also known…
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This is one cool concept. No pun intended … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Colorado town of Nederland may have the strangest, funniest and most unique celebration in the world. Located about 17 miles west of Boulder, the town boasts a plastic utility shed…
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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…
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The second installment of the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate takes us to Maid-Rite and the home of the loose meat sandwich. Brittany Boll tries to extract the secret recipe from Mike Geise and Steve Eighinger just eats. Ashley Conrad also talks with Kim Buck of the JWCC Nursing program and tells us what they are…
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These are, without question, three of the strangest deaths I have ever come across … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As bizarre as it may sound, the mid-1980s gave birth to something called the Darwin Awards. Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of…
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I have all sorts of new respect for Jackie Chan, as you’ll see shortly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 633 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that numerous stars of stage, screen and recording — who we think we are familiar with — are actually performing under “stage…
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I wonder what they would call a lot of Eighinger’s? You’ll understand when you reach thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 632 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They often teach us life lessons. And in many cases, they still do. We have always felt like they’re our best…
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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…
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And if you plan on taking the family out for a night at the ole ballyard, you’ll probably want to skip Fenway Park in Boston … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better companion for a Major League Baseball game than a hot…
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Yeah, about that multi-tasking thing in thought No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 630 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As a man, for most of my life I have heard how men will never be able to understand how a woman thinks. And while there is great truth in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I’m a little surprised Missouri is on the list, but then I remembered you have to include St. Louis … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 629 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when a lot of people are considering vacation…
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If you are wondering, all three of today’s underrated groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 628 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at most underrated — or under appreciated — artists of the rock era, with our…
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It’s hard to believe these singers are now all “old” — like me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 627 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we have some fun with the second installment of our most underrated acts of the rock era. Today it’s the females’ turn to take the…
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And it’s difficult to fathom that Jimi Hendrix has been dead for 53 years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 626 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start a little fun in the almost-summer sun with our thoughts on who should be considered the most underrated male singer, female vocalist and band…
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I wonder what the combined calorie intake would be for all three items mentioned in today’s first offering? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 625 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I love looking into all things southern when it comes to strange food concoctions. Today is no…
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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…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 We bid adieu to May with a look at some of the worst possible ice cream flavors ever concocted … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 623 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Pralines and Cream? Mint Chocolate Chip? What is your favorite…
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From Elvis to groundhogs, we have it all for you today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s never really a bad day for a little Elvis Presley trivia, correct? Here are my three favorite medal-worthy Elvis items that crossed my path over the Memorial…
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