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I think a perfect song to have playing in the background when Beth walks on to a scene is Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 450 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, there is likely no bigger “Yellowstone” fan than myself. That said,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 I wish everyone reading this today could have been with me the other day when that older gentleman smiled … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 449 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, having to take one of the family vehicles in for any sort…
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I’ve always been a big of fan of science fiction movies, back from the time I was a wee lad. All of these years later, I think the 1980s might have been the greatest sci-fi decade of them all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 448 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
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The price of eggs is up 43 percent? Holy crap … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 448 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, the experience of Thanksgiving dinner, complete with family members as far as the eye can see, is always one of the highlights of the holiday season. But could…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…Not! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 446 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the temperatures taking a serious downward spiral this weekend, it’s only a matter of time until the snow starts falling. That brings us…
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Be patient, you’ll understand the quarter-pounder reference in just a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 445 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 21st century is still a relatively new piece of forever, yet what it has produced in its first 20-plus years is pretty impressive. I’ll be the first…
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QUINCY — Quincy Park District officials got their first collective look at the fiscal 2023 budget Wednesday night. The budget shows a planned deficit of $1.84 million, most of which is the planned result of scheduled spending of revenues and fund reserves to pay for upcoming capital projects. The deficit represents 21.4 percent of cash reserves.…
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If I were a country singer, my name would be Stevie Teardrop. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 444 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We pick up today where we left off Tuesday in paying tribute to some of the most iconic first lines of songs. We move to…
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I’m not sure, but I think I qualify as a gangster of love … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 444 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admit it, there’s a good chance you’ll give a song a listen if that first line is creative and/or memorable. With that in mind, today and…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 – Secret agent and espionage type of movies dot list of top film franchises Don’t hate me for the “Twilight” pick … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 443 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a movie fan, think about this for a minute.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 . 1. I’ve been a longtime fan of the Statler Brothers, who, for the record, are now retired. I used to watch their variety show on TV and even saw them in concert once. Harold, Phil, Don and Lew were the original Statler Brothers, who took their name…
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Concerning thought No. 2 today, anyone wishing to defend Pete Davidson, feel free me to contact me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 439 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Halloween’s over. It’s time to start concentrating on Thanksgiving, particularly the food aspect. I think we’d all probably agree that turkey…
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Yep, every year on my birthday is a stark reminder about the loss of a great talent. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 437 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month marks the 60th release of the Beatles’ first single, and if you are a…
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You’ll have to keep reading for a potential big drawback of eating sannakji in South Korea … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 438 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Archie and Edith from “All In The Family” as your parents? Or how…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 How about you? Can you say Giannis Antetokounmpo’s last name? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 436 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are a number of things that are always discouraging about this time of the year. See if you agree: 1. Leaving work when it’s…
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That line from “Jaws” might be the best single line from any kind of movie from any year. Truly, a classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at the best movie lines ever, spotlighting remarks from action/adventure flicks. Any of…
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It’s hard to imagine a world without some of the following occupations, but those days are coming … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 428 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since the turn of the current century, the job market has undergone some drastic changes, overhauls and reversals. I waded through numerous…
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A bible written completely in Klingon? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 426 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s start off the week with some fun facts. Feel free to use the following as conversation starters or to win trivia contests. You can thank me later. — The average American will eat…
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To this day, I can’t even say the words “Ball Four by Jim Bouton” without chuckling … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 422 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before the days of the internet, social media, ESPN and the MLB Network, one of the very few ways to reach out and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 Music in particular, like our world in general, was changing as the mid-1960s approached. I think you’ll agree, with at least the former, as you peruse today’s first offering … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 420 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The rock era…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 419 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month we’re celebrating such holidays as Columbus Day, World Mental Health Day, World Homeless Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. OK, those are legit. But do you know what holidays are not legit this month? Take a look at…
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My oh my, what I would give to see McDonald’s reintroduce those all-day breakfasts. I’m not sure what I used to enjoy most, the small piece of sausage that was so thin you could almost see through it, or the biscuits I would lather in strawberry jelly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make…
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Before we get to Spam, let’s have a little fun with Halloween … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 417 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahhh … Halloween. Just the thought drums up images of ghosts and goblins, trick or treating and innovative costumes. According to CBS News and several other (lesser)…
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I sure am glad all of my kids are done with their college years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 416 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have kids — or grandkids — who are beginning the process of selecting a college, you may want to steer them clear of the…
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QUINCY — For those who like to challenge their taste buds, Wednesday most certainly qualified as a culinary heaven on earth — the ultimate entree of eats. Or a World Series of food, if you will. The annual Kohl’s Wholesale fall food show, which dates back to 1989, transformed the Oakley-Lindsay Center into its traditional…
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