Steve Eighinger
And on a sad note, we’ll soon be saying good-bye to “NCIS: Los Angeles” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 511 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes, you just need a day off work, right? You just need to stay home and watch Oprah, or maybe sleep. Whatever the reason, we’ve…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 Can you imagine the size of jumpsuit I would have needed? You’ll understand in a minute, I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 509 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I know it’s only late January, but it seems like spring is just around…
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Oliver and Jenny, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 507 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is about three weeks away, but it’s never too early to start planning for the special day. For some things you need to allow for some extra time. Flowers? Candy? A nice meal…
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I’m still have a problem categorizing a Cheeto as a chip, as you’ll see in a few paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 506 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Of all the snacks I enjoy — and believe me, there are A LOT — my favorite is the chip. Potato…
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Hot diggity dog! Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 504 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are few things I enjoy more at a sporting event than a grilled hot dog. Not, under any circumstances, a boiled hot dog. That’s like comparing a sirloin steak to a salmon patty. (For the record,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 17, 2023 I’ll always remember how loud the audience was on the Beatles’ 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 502 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The mid-to-late 1960s provided much fodder for pop culture history, but at — or…
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On the day we make fun of Miley Cyrus, we also pay homage to the late, great Betty White … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 496 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s relatively easy to pick any sort of top list when you’re dealing the “best of” whatever category, but what…
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January? Bah, humbug! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 496 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is there a more less popular month than January? It has the problem of following the most joyous time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and often does so in unspectacular fashion with its cold temperatures,…
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Before we get to the “severe damage” thing, please enjoy our tribute to another manic Monday (yes, apologies to the Bangles) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 495 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we’d all agree Monday always has the “feel” of being the worst day of the week.…
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I find it incredible that following the death of MLB player Ray Chapman in 1920 it took more than 50 years to make batting helmets mandatory. More on that in a couple of paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess just about…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Rotten eggs and rats, now there’s a combination … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At a recent sporting event I attended there was an individual who … ummm … how do I say it nicely? Well, he apparently…
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Always think twice about going the fitness equipment route. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year when we are all looking for the best post-holiday bargains. Here’s one man’s guide on how to approach this annual quandary: Bedding…
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There’s more to this month than New Year’s and football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 490 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. After New Year’s Day, we’re all kind of burnt out on the holiday thing … until probably Valentine’s Day when we (as in the male portion…
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I really don’t understand the fascination with TikTok. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here’s my 10 favorite songs from Billboard’s top five each year of the epic 1966-71 era: Honorable mention: “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon…
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Steve Eighinger…definitely bringing sexy back. Thanks to Justin Timberlake and the Eighinger Family Photo Collection. Yes, people actually read Steve Eighinger’s daily ramblings about life, license plates and Yellowstone. He loved for his palate (or lack thereof) and his everyman way of looking at the world. He is a prolific writer whose volume of work…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 487 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the best period of pop music occurred between 1966 and 1971, a…
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Actually, my favorite among today’s medal winners is supplied by Dwyane Wade … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 487 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re one day closer to 2023. Here are three valuable quotes to take with you into the new year: Gold medal: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 The week in between Christmas and New Year’s is always good for reflection, and I’m here to help … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 486 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The holiday season has now taken the official turn toward New Year’s, and that means…
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I’m getting a little ahead of myself today, but I would truly like to meet Patty Scialfa someday … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a baby boomer, you likely remember watching those postseason college football games when they were known simply as the Rose…
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What possesses some people to purposely try and come up with such disgusting things to eat? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Few things say “Happy Holidays” like sitting down to a scrumptious family meal. Well, when that happens for you at some point in the…
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The next-to-last week of the year. Where did the time go, my friends? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 481 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The stretch run is here. The nerves are frazzling, the hours are dwindling and the store shelves are emptying. It’s almost the end of the Christmas shopping…
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Charles Bronson and the NFL, a match made in viewing heaven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 480 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What might be the only positive byproduct of recovering from a bout with the flu has been the opportunity to catch up with some old movie watching. In this…
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There are some great contemporary Christmas songs, and then there is “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney and Wings. Ugh … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 477 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas, which means Steve is singing Christmas songs in the mancave. These are three…
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Whew! Some good news for “Yellowstone” fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 475 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Relax, “Yellowstone” fans. There will be more episodes this season than many thought, including myself. Last week in this space I wrote about how upset I was that season five of the mega-hit…
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We’re here to help. For those struggling with what to buy a relative or friend, just keep reading … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 471 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like most us at this point of the year, it’s time to either start (or hopefully finish) your Christmas shopping.…
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