Steve Eighinger
Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 20, 2025 Wilson was always the driving force behind the band’s “surf sound” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,233 of The Daily Dirt 1. I remember a particular Friday afternoon like it was yesterday. It was the early fall of 1966 and I went to…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 WHUT IF becomes fourth plate to hold the gold medal position this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,233 of The Daily Dirt 1. There’s a new sheriff in town. WHUT IF becomes the fourth license plate to hold the gold medal position…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 I predict that when digesting the following the “been there, done that” thought will pop into your head a minimum of four times … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,231 of The Daily Dirt 1. Remember back in the day when one of those…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 17, 2025 Well, shake it up baby. Twist and shout! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,231 of The Daily Dirt 1. And now, we look at the other side of the Beatles’ coin. About 24 hours ago, I provided you with 10 of the better-known…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 16, 2025 For the record, my guitar has never wept, gently or otherwise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,230 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I grew up with the Beatles. And I’ve listened to their music since the early-to-mid 1960s. But I…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 14, 2025 Once my wife reads this, I guarantee you she’ll be calling me “Blister” within five minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,228 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know them. And at one time or another, we have all worked with them.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 13, 2025 Rather harsh, I think … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,227 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather’s getting warmer, and those personal license plates seem to be getting more plentiful. We have a new gold medal recipient this week. OLDNSLO now tops the Great Plate…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 10, 2025 I never imagined using the names Johnny Cash and Ozzy Osbourne in the same breath, but it happened today. You’ll understand once you reach thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,225 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mamas, don’t let your babies…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 9, 2025 Rest in peace, old friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,224 of The Daily Dirt 1. I would guess we all have a death of a popular TV character we’ll never forget. It’s like losing a best friend. And it’s even worse if…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 6, 2025 There was strong support for BLAH to be the new No. 1, but CAMO JOE lives to reign another week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,221 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The changes are coming fast and furious. The Great Plate Debate IV…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 When French people swear, do they say, “Pardon my English?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,219 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe it’s some premature form of spring fever. I’m not really sure. But I’ve been having some deep thoughts lately, and I thought…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 3, 2025 The lead singer of Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland, now is 71 and still performing. He has survived a serious motorcycle crash, equally serious drug addiction and the original Dexys band dissolving … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,218 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ostermueller was also a key figure in a famous movie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,217 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Probably not many Quincy residents — or local sports fans — know much about a guy named Frederick Raymond “Fritz” Ostermueller. And…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 I hope Warren Beatty appreciates this ranking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,213 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best songs from female artists in the 1970s? Look no further, my friend. Today and Wednesday we’re breaking down the ’70s in a few…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 It’s been a long, long time since a vagitus has awakened me in the middle of the night … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,211 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Awhile back we offered a list of items that actually HAVE names that seemed…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 Hmmm … where did I put my phone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,210 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It happened. It finally happened. Just the other day, my wife and I were headed somewhere and she gave me The Look. I wasn’t…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Homer, Peter and Hank deserve kudos, but Sterling Archer is THE MAN … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,207 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know ’em, you love ’em. They’re our favorite animated couples, the husbands and wives (or at least boyfriends and…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 The names of George Washington’s dogs is not the only Presidents Day item being offered by today’s Daily Dirt. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Presidents Day, and what better way to salute the Oval…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 Way too many fast-food meals are ruined by limp or cold fries. Am I wrong? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just call this food for thought. We can debate the pros and cons of the Big Mac,…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 I actually don’t mind the Starship song, but that Bobby McFerrin entry still makes my skin crawl … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,202 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We often pay tribute to the best songs of a particular year or era, or…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 The most underrated show of the bunch might have been “Roger Ramjet” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,199 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those of us who grew up in the 1960s were often defined by the cartoons we enjoyed most. We didn’t…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 That 1940 championship game must have been a hoot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,196 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Believe it or not, there WAS pro football prior to the Super Bowl era. That fact often gets lost at this time of…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 What about a remake of “The Showdown” with two of today’s NBA standouts? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,193 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best part of many past Super Bowl games have been the commercials. If pressed, I think many of…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Here’s our top five TV shows from the first half of the viewing season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,193 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, I watch a lot of television. But I enjoy it. It’s a hobby that keeps me off…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 I think when you wade through the ensuing songs, plus others that might pop up in your mind, you’ll agree the ’80s were one fabulous decade when it came to tunes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,192 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome…
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