Steve Eighinger
QUINCY— It’s not about the running, it’s about the cause. And April Sinnock is a perfect example. Sinnock is taking part in her 10th St. Jude Quincy-to-Peoria Run this weekend. The event benefits the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. “I’m a lifer,” Sinnock said. “I can’t imagine not being a part…
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In many ways, the 1980s welcomed more of a return of the traditional musical artist. The flower power of the 1960s and the disco craze of the 1970s were little more than long-ago memories when the 1980s’ artists settled into their niches. Here are my 10 favorite male singers from that decade … Welcome to…
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Music, much like life itself, was undergoing a major transformation in the 1970s. The following were 10 of the artists who made that decade sound so good … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 359 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s provided a wide array of memorable men’s voices. Just look…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 31, 2022 We’ll be touching on three of my favorite items in life today: music, baseball and “Yellowstone” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 355 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re starting a week-long tribute to the top singers, both female and male, of the…
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I kind of lean toward Alan King’s feelings about what makes Saturday a special day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 354 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the weekend, a time, I think, men tend to enjoy more than women. I have no scientific proof of that, only a gut…
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Remember that first summer when baseball took a backseat to young love? I think the following songs will remind you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 353 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The calendar is about to turn to August. Which, among other things, often means the end of a summer…
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Ashley and Steve Eighinger talk about the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and the start of this year’s fair. Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains, Instant Replay and Harvey’s bring you The Daily Muddy.
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Please, please, please, just provide me with some hot fudge… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 347 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Best toppings for ice cream? Well, most sane people would probably start with chocolate, hot fudge, strawberries, coconut, etc. Others, however, might choose some bizarre toppings, according to Hedy Phillips…
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As much as I enjoy Bruce Springsteen, I won’t be attending any of his 2023 concerts … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 344 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, you likely know how much we appreciate unusual names of towns. Here’s our latest finds…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 21, 2022 Among other things today, we rubber stamp the greatness of Shohei Ohtani … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 343 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ll conclude our accent on MLB this week — in honor of the All-Star Game — with 10 comments about…
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If there actually was a Bigfoot, wouldn’t you think he would eventually find his way to terrorizing some remote fast-food site? After all, a place like that would have plenty of food, right (including the workers)? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 342 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you think…
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I think I would have liked to have met Bill Keister … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 341 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Continuing with our recent baseball theme in honor of tonight’s MLB All-Star Game, today we offer our all-time all-nickname all-star team. There is no other sport can come…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 16, 2022You can have all the Kardashians, I’ll take Mary Chapin Carpenter If I had never met my wonderful wife, Kathy, I would have probably wound up married to Mary Chapin Carpenter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 339 of The Daily Dirt 1. Do you…
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Sometimes when I look in the mirror I see a reflection of Lou Grant. Jus sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bosses in our lives, some tremendous and some intolerable. Some were visionaries, some were incredibly lame or stupid (sometimes both).…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, July 11, 2022 Did you ever wonder what happened to Anson Williams? Wonder no more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 336 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What better on a warm, summer day than lunch with a friend? Yep, it’s that time again for … lunch…
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The world could use Stan Musial right now … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 326 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today seems like a good day to remember — and appreciate — Stan “The Man” Musial, and what made him special. Not so much as a ballplayer, but as a human…
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“Exploding Christmas?” That’s a new one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 324 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re closing in on the Fourth of July holiday, which is one of my favorites. First of all, it’s always in the summer (duh), and secondly, it’s normally an outdoor celebration. It’s a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 28, 2022 If you ever travel to China, make sure you double check the preparation process involving anything with an egg. You’ll thank me in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 323 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever sat down in your…
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I’d almost guarantee anyone reading today’s first item will smile, remembering being on a date with someone they cared about and seeing one of these films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 322 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahhh … be still my beating heart. Raise your hand if you remember…
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One of the first .45s I ever purchased was “Girl On A Swing”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 319 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s salute another of the Daily Dirt’s all-time favorite rock bands. Today we present our favorite songs from one of the top soft-rock groups of the 1960s,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 22, 2022 The bathtub thing in the first thought absolutely boggles my mind … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 318 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are five kind of wacky — and hopefully entertaining — facts gleaned from various medical sources: Spread across their lifetime,…
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Sadly, there will likely never be another David Letterman, Johnny Carson or Jay Leno… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 316 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a night owl. Movies, talk shows, whatever. Mornings are for sleeping, night time is for TV. Some of my most rewarding after-hour hours…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 18, 2022 I’m sure you’ll have your own opinion about today’s first thought, and feel free to chime in on the Dave Clark songs in No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 315 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The sportsscroll.com website unveiled its best- and…
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While summer is more desirable than winter no matter how warm it gets, it’s OK to admit it’s still not much fun when have to walk outside in a sultry 90-degree June afternoon … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 314 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yep, it’s been kind of warm…
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The Byrds are, at times, one of those hall of fame groups that get pushed to the back burner because their best years conflicted with the Beatles and other British invasion bands. They are, however, worth remembering … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 313 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s salute…
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