Steve Eighinger
Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Hopkins and Kathy Bates are right behind … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,087 of The Daily Dirt 1. I’ve often found the villains far more interesting than the heroes in many major films. After all, heroes are kind of predicable, right? That’s why today we begin a…
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I read and enjoy Steve Eighinger’s column daily and often pass on many to family and friends, as I am doing with his item on the film, “Necessary Roughness.” Brought back many grand memories! It was filmed during the summer in our town of Denton, Texas (since 1973). The whole family was “in” the film.…
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Any argument with the best-ever NFL nickname? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,084 of The Daily Dirt 1. Maybe it’s just me, but wouldn’t the following make a great movie? Tom Hanks would seem to be a natural to play the lead role. In 1936, Life magazine published its inaugural issue,…
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Wait until you get to thought No. 2. You’ll learn about nanometers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,083 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s another Saturday beneath an autumnal sun, which means it’s time for college football. Here’s a look at this week’s Daily Dirt top 10, along with some…
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Be especially careful about crossing your fingers for good luck … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,081 of The Daily Dirt 1. In many areas of the world, Americans are considered rude by nature. 2. Did you know (Part 146) That there are only two Waffle Houses in Illinois (Collinsville, Granite…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 And don’t even think of venturing to Peru for THAT festival … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,080 of The Daily Dirt 1. One of life’s true pleasures is some sort of food festival, be it an Oktoberfest celebration along the downtown streets of Quincy…
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The most intriguing pizza might the one with a James Bond-themed name… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,079 of The Daily Dirt 1. I think it’s safe to say when it’s time to order a pizza, the first thing most of us look for are coupons. Well, if you’re interested in…
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Leave the Oreo Cookie Coca Cola in Mexico, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,079 of The Daily Dirt 1. Well, nothing else has worked, so why not give this a shot, eh? New York City’s never-ending battle against its rodent population has taken a new turn. NYC’s city council…
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Or how about ordering from Columbia House? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,076 of The Daily Dirt 1. Here’s the latest episode of our ongoing look at “You Might Be Old” if you … Please award yourself one point for each item that applies to you: If you answered “yes”…
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A large order of fries in the middle of the desert might be interesting, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,075 of The Daily Dirt 1. I have always considered myself a connoisseur of fast food, but today I feel kind of ashamed. I have never visited any of the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 Now only one member of “The Highwaymen” is still with us … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,073 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was legitimately saddened Sunday when reading of the death of Kris Kristofferson. Kristofferson, whose songwriting, singing and acting left a tremendous…
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We’re keeping with this weekend’s football theme, today looking at some out-of-this-world (and rather unwise) contracts NFL teams have given quarterbacks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,072 of The Daily Dirt 1. Much has been made of the disaster in Cleveland that is quarterback Deshaun Watson, especially from a financial…
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The must-watch game today is Georgia at Alabama … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,071 of The Daily Dirt 1. If you’re a college football fan, Saturday means fun day, and with it comes The Daily Dirt’s top 10 rankings. This weekend’s schedule of games has one particular major matchups that…
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I’ll give you an early hint on today’s second thought: laxative-infused Coca-Cola … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,068 of The Daily Dirt 1. Granted, growing older can have its downfalls. But there are also plenty of perks. My next birthday will be No. 71, so I feel I’m more than…
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“Because I said so, that’s why!” is probably my all-time favorite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,067 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all loved our mothers and would do (or have done) anything for them, but that does not mean dear old mom never laid down the law. Maybe it…
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Can you imagine what a ticket Woodstock — at today’s concert costs — would have gone for in 1969? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,066 of The Daily Dirt 1. The most impactful moment in rock music history? No. 1 on our list is Woodstock. Over the years, the Woodstock…
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“You wouldn’t see this on Lawrence Welk,” my dad said of the Beatles’ performance … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,066 of The Daily Dirt 1. Next up on our list of most impactful events tied to rock music is The Beatles’ first appearance on U.S. national television, a Sunday night 60…
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Presley checks in at No. 3 on our countdown of most impactful moments in rock history … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,066 of The Daily Dirt 1. I think there are three defining moments in rock history that rise above all others in how they have helped shape this attraction…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,065 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Whoaaaa!!! You’re tuning in today for a piece of history. Leading off, we open with what is the first time in the (almost) three-year annals of The Daily Dirt Great Plate Debate that we…
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Pecan pie is no treat, either. Can’t we all just have apple pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,061 of The Daily Dirt Well, I couldn’t disagree more, but the people have spoken. Illinois’ pumpkin pie has been voted the nation’s favorite fall dish, according to a nationwide survey coordinated…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 The Elvis rendition will always be No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,060 of The Daily Dirt 1. Today we wrap up our top 20 romantic songs for those who are young and in love, or possibly those who have been in love…
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There’s a lot to digest here. Sit back, relax and take it all in … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,057 of The Daily Dirt 1. Jason Whitlock got on his soap box earlier this week, and it’s hard to argue with him. “The WNBA is going surpass the NBA, in…
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I just shook my head when I read that Celine Dion might have recorded “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,056 of The Daily Dirt 1. Have you ever wondered about what kind of success some songs may — or may not — have had…
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The most memorable item in today’s Daily Dirt just might be that Jimmy Page was involved in the “Goldfinger” theme song. See Thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,055 of The Daily Dirt 1. There are times when the one thing I want more than anything else in…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 McConaughey, Pitt and Pacino’s looks are seamless, but not so much for the likes of Norris, James, John, Travolta and McGraw … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,051 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s no secret that some leading male celebrities wear hairpieces, or outright…
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