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“Button your lip, baby; button your coat; let’s go out dancing, go for the throat.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 668 of The Daily Dirt. 1. While I have always preferred other individual artists and bands when it comes to rock music, my all-time favorite character from that genre has…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, July 17, 2023 Thought No. 3 might be the best comparison of dogs and cats ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 667 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered why your dog’s haircut costs far more than your own? Well, have you ever considered:…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 16, 2023 Who knew that “Dirty Harry” was almost Robert Mitchum, Steve McQueen or Frank Sinatra? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 666 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Although many details of the United States Secret Service are, well, secret, some things have been made public information.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 14, 2023 Jim Rome is entertaining, but $30 million worth of entertaining?. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 665 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who says sports doesn’t pay? Or rather, pay off? Check out the salaries of the top five network sports personalities, and compare them…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 14, 2023 And if you don’t remember Popeye Doyle, shame on you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 664 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You have a couple of million dollars at your disposal and a blank check. What classic cars — in mint condition —…
Read Full Article Some midseason thoughts, division by division, about the greatest game in the world … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 662 of The Daily Dirt. 1. MLB is taking a few days off for its traditional All-Star Game activities, so what better time to offer some quick takes about each of the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, July 10, 2023 If you say you saw this coming a decade ago, I’d have to question either your sanity or sobriety. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 662 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? Would you believe pro pickleball? Actually that “next big thing”…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 10, 2023 I wonder if anyone has a Henry Henry baseball card yet? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 661 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Sunday, and another work week is only hours away. Here at The Daily Dirt, we try to get you in the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 8, 2023 Keanu Reeves should be grateful to Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 660 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We like to rank things at the home office of The Daily Dirt. Most of those rankings are the “the best…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 7, 2023 Could AC/DC music be turning the tide in Ukraine? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 659 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We have a new No. 1 license plate! When the entry popped up in my email earlier this week, I knew immediately it was…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 6, 2023 The man is truly a living legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 658 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you watch Joey Chestnut’s most-recent culinary conquest at New York City’s famous Coney Island? For those who may have missed it, Chestnut won his…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 5, 2023 The key to a successful July and August is the lack of physical activity … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 657 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Fourth of July is now in the rear-view mirror, and we are in what singer Nat King…
Read Full Article Can you even imagine life without Walmart? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 655 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this time of the year we’re all wrapped up in patriotic celebrations — and rightly so. But July is about more than Independence Day. July is also the birthday for some…
Read Full Article And so will a tank of gas! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 654 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s actually some good news about the economy as we approach July 4, which is another reason to celebrate on Tuesday. The National Retail Federation says 87 percent of Americans plan to celebrate…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 1, 2023 This summer is moving along way too fast … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 654 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to July. We’re officially in the heart of summer. So what does that mean exactly? Here are three medal-worthy quotes: Gold medal: “July is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday June 30, 2023 Grant was also known to imbibe, so I wonder: Could he also have been charged with the first-ever DUI? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 653 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world headquarters of The Daily Dirt, we take great pride uncovering…
Read Full Article It’s simply amazing that Bruce Springsteen never reached No. 1. Simply amazing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 651 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are rock artists who have regularly sold out stadiums for their concerts, sold millions upon millions of albums and even been inducted into the Rock and…
Read Full Article Who will replace him in the next installment of the classic series? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 650 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The latest “Indiana Jones” movie opens Friday, which has me thinking … which one of the previous Harrison Ford films is the best? Here’s my thoughts: Gold…
Read Full Article Never hear of “Kid Twist” or “The Pig?” Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 649 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever since I was a wee lad, gangster movies have always intrigued me. My favorite actor growing up was James Cagney, primarily for his portrayal of numerous hoodlums…
Read Full Article I was a little disappointed “Steve” didn’t make the top 10 list of boys names … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 648 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Naming a baby is arguably one of the two most difficult things about having a child. Only the actual birth process may be more…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 25, 2023 I think an argument could be made for Wilt Chamberlain being the single most dominant athlete in his sport — ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan — and, really, who isn’t? —…
Read Full Article Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls, Chuck Berry lead the way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. June is Black Music Appreciation Month, and both Illinois and Missouri have plenty to celebrate. Here are my favorite Black artists from both states: Illinois Gold medal: Curtis Mayfield of Chicago…
Read Full Article Hopefully, we provide some sort of closure to the McDonald’s Coke debate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 644 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s probably safe to say just about anyone reading The Daily Dirt has — or soon will — stop into a nearby McDonald’s for a burger, fries…
Read Full Article Note the first sign in thought No. 2 and tell me that wouldn’t be a great song title … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 642 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the most enjoyable forms of what I call “entertainment addiction” is always trying to find the funniest (or worst,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, June 16, 2023 I never knew “Abbey Road” was not the original title for the famous LP … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 638 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Beatles’ 1969 “Abbey Road” arguably features the most famous album cover of all time. For those who…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 17, 2023 I once had a friend who drank a minimum of eight Mountain Dews a day. Eight! A minimum! Oh, did I mention he had a never-ending problem with kidney stones, too? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 640 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What countries consume the most…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 18, 2023 I love announcer Chip Caray’s comments, which you can find below. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 641 of The Daily Dirt. 1. “Every franchise has had its share of forgettable seasons,” writes Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru for MLB.com. Do you have the feeling that Cardinals fans are feeling this…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Babe, Ty, Christy, Walter and Honus would all be proud I’m sure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 637 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I now have a new destination to add to my bucket list. It’s the National Museum of Play, also known…
Read Full Article This is one cool concept. No pun intended … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Colorado town of Nederland may have the strangest, funniest and most unique celebration in the world. Located about 17 miles west of Boulder, the town boasts a plastic utility shed…
Read Full Article The more I think about it, the more I think I would rank Teri Hatcher No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 636 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a longstanding fan of “Seinfeld” — yes, the show “about nothing” — it will come as no surprise to remind…
Read Full Article The second installment of the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate takes us to Maid-Rite and the home of the loose meat sandwich. Brittany Boll tries to extract the secret recipe from Mike Geise and Steve Eighinger just eats. Ashley Conrad also talks with Kim Buck of the JWCC Nursing program and tells us what they are…
Read Full Article These are, without question, three of the strangest deaths I have ever come across … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As bizarre as it may sound, the mid-1980s gave birth to something called the Darwin Awards. Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of…
Read Full Article I have all sorts of new respect for Jackie Chan, as you’ll see shortly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 633 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that numerous stars of stage, screen and recording — who we think we are familiar with — are actually performing under “stage…
Read Full Article I wonder what they would call a lot of Eighinger’s? You’ll understand when you reach thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 632 of The Daily Dirt. 1. They often teach us life lessons. And in many cases, they still do. We have always felt like they’re our best…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, June 9, 2023 And on another subject, Dead Heads can celebrate — see thought No. 2 about this one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s funny how we can take certain things for granted, something as simple and accepted as the…
Read Full Article And if you plan on taking the family out for a night at the ole ballyard, you’ll probably want to skip Fenway Park in Boston … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better companion for a Major League Baseball game than a hot…
Read Full Article Yeah, about that multi-tasking thing in thought No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 630 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As a man, for most of my life I have heard how men will never be able to understand how a woman thinks. And while there is great truth in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I’m a little surprised Missouri is on the list, but then I remembered you have to include St. Louis … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 629 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when a lot of people are considering vacation…
Read Full Article If you are wondering, all three of today’s underrated groups are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 628 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at most underrated — or under appreciated — artists of the rock era, with our…
Read Full Article It’s hard to believe these singers are now all “old” — like me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 627 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we have some fun with the second installment of our most underrated acts of the rock era. Today it’s the females’ turn to take the…
Read Full Article And it’s difficult to fathom that Jimi Hendrix has been dead for 53 years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 626 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start a little fun in the almost-summer sun with our thoughts on who should be considered the most underrated male singer, female vocalist and band…
Read Full Article I wonder what the combined calorie intake would be for all three items mentioned in today’s first offering? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 625 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I love looking into all things southern when it comes to strange food concoctions. Today is no…
Read Full Article Former top-ranked plate 1 ELVIS is still in the building … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 624 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt’s Great Plate Debate rankings of clever license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri underwent quite a reshuffling over the Memorial Day weekend. Once again, most of this upheaval…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 We bid adieu to May with a look at some of the worst possible ice cream flavors ever concocted … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 623 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chocolate? Vanilla? Strawberry? Pralines and Cream? Mint Chocolate Chip? What is your favorite…
Read Full Article From Elvis to groundhogs, we have it all for you today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s never really a bad day for a little Elvis Presley trivia, correct? Here are my three favorite medal-worthy Elvis items that crossed my path over the Memorial…
Read Full Article So, what is the most important warm weather holiday? Memorial Day or July 4? Or possibly Labor Day? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Memorial Day and summer is so close we can now feel it. To get us all even more in the…
Read Full Article The first time I heard her voice, I was hooked for life. Today’s Daily Dirt is dedicated to the memory of Tina Turner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 620 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A friend sent me a text a few days ago, informing me that Tina Turner had just died.…
Read Full Article Admit it, you’ve always wondered what background music might be playing in the Oval Office … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 619 of The Daily Dirt 1. There are many times while on a long-distance trip (driving, because I don’t fly) that I love to help the miles pass by with…
Read Full Article The 007 films have also provided us with great music, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 618 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any day is always a good day to talk about secret agent 007, which we do here quite often. Today I offer what I feel are three of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 We should all be grateful for the “Statcast Era” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 617 of The Daily Dirt 1. There is nothing more entertaining while watching an MLB game than seeing a majestic home run. MLB and Statcast teamed up in 2015 to provide…
Read Full Article Before you ask, yes these are all legitimate films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 616 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are bad movies. We’ve all seen some, the kind when they’re over we realize that we just wasted two hours of our life. Hey, the title sounded intriguing and…
Read Full Article Football is not that far away, folks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 615 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Even though football season is about three months away (two, if you count preseason camps, exhibition games, etc.), here are some enlightening pieces of information I had never thought about until the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Dairy Queen or Nabisco … I’m not sure which one of those businesses are most important. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 614 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For background’s sake, I moved to Illinois 25 years ago. Before arriving, I knew very little about…
Read Full Article And it’s good to see Don Gorske is still eating those Big Macs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 613 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the things that I’m pretty confident we are all grateful for is the 2-liter bottles of our favorite soft drinks. Those friendly — not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 19, 2023 Obviously, some scientists have way too much time on their hands … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 612 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the perks of discovering a new plant or animal is getting to name it whatever you want, although there…
Read Full Article Ummm, just give me some of the Colby Jack at HyVee, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 610 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Normally, several times a month we like to have fun with nasty food offerings from both the United States and abroad. Today, the focus is more precise, on food…
Read Full Article The success of online dating is one of the most remarkable things (if that interests you, you may want to jump to the last item) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 609 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think the world hasn’t really changed that much since we entered “the dawn of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 15, 2023 If Monday is normally the worst day of the week, what would be runner-up? Personally, I’ve never been too fond of Wednesdays … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 608 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahh … it’s another Monday. We face one every seven days,…
Read Full Article Make sure that Mother’s Day gifts makes her feel special. She’s your mother, and she’s special … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 608 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Listen up, guys. It’s hard to go wrong with a Mother’s Day gift, but not impossible. For some reason, some guys try to be “practical”…
Read Full Article Obviously, I contribute to that total … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 607 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s some food for thought, no pun intended. The following 10 items are the most popular foods in America, according to inthekitchenwithmatt.com: 2. Keeping with the burger theme, who offers the best fast-food…
Read Full Article Or how about a peanut butter, ketchup and bologna sandwich? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 606 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, or even just stop by and then, you are probably aware that we like to feature some of the worst…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 11, 2023 But it certainly did for one of the best bad guys ever, Alan Rickman … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 605 of The Daily Dirt 1. For me, seeing a promising talent in his or her first film is much like a rookie of…
Read Full Article I’m kind of partial to the bronze medal selection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 604 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, guys … did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day? It’s only mid-week, so you should have plenty of time to get that box of chocolates at Kirlin’s or make…
Read Full Article There are sad movies, and then are THESE sad movies … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 603 of The Daily Dirt 1. When I started putting together a list of the best of the saddest movies ever made, I soon realized I was going to need two specific categories: A. Love…
Read Full Article Who didn’t love The Bangles? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 602 of The Daily Dirt 1. Is it Monday already? “Unpopularity is only the beginning of Monday’s problems,” according to Dr. Thomas Rutledge of Psychology Today. “Monday to most people is the emotional equivalent of the rock in Charlie Brown’s Halloween…
Read Full Article Remember those aerial assaults from the top rope by the Superfly? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 601 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For most of my life, starting when I was a wee lad, I have loved pro wrestling. Yes, it’s obviously fake and an artificial form of entertainment, but…
Read Full Article While disappointed Cyndi Lauper did not get elected this year, I was pleased to see Willie Nelson did. The red-headed stranger turned 90 in late April … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 600 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, I nailed four of ’em. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll Hall…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 5, 2023 A slap on the head, a gouge of the eyes, a pull of the ears. Ahhh, those were the days, my friends. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 599 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are times when I’m watching what is supposed to be comedy,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 4, 2023 Seriously, I DO like Reignbeau Rhames … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another episode of “What Were They Thinking?” We have found some more bizarre names that celebrities have saddled their children with in recent years. Did…
Read Full Article The Golden Arches also serve 69 million customers each day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s an argument that has raged for years. Should it be considered fast food, or simply food prepared fast? Honestly, I’d rather worry less about semantics and more about the…
Read Full Article Wendy Wiese, a former KMOX radio co-worker of Mike Shannon’s, said Sunday, “Love you always, Mike. Together again.” Wiese was pointing to a photo of Jack Buck and Shannon broadcasting a Cardinals game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 596 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was genuinely saddened Sunday when hearing of…
Read Full Article The ’80s will always be the decade of Milli Vanilli … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 595 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We complete our look at what were arguably the three most important back-to-back-to-back decades in pop music history, the 1960s through the 1980s. Today we close with a thumbnail…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 29, 2023 Just be grateful we live at the time in history we do. You’ll understand once you reach thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 594 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We continue our three-day look at the decades that saw rock music…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 28, 2023 For those who lived through the 1960s, I would guess it’s hard not not to smile at just about any thought tied to that period … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 593 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During the 1960s rock music fully completed…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to QPD Det. Zach Bemis about the Elder Services division and the Bard of Bullring is back to talk racing. Steve Eighinger and Ashley talk about this year’s season opener at Adams County Speedway.
Read Full Article And remember, always borrow money from pessimists … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 591 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the more brilliant people I have ever stumbled across in my lifetime is comedian Steven Wright. Sure, the man is hilarious, but how does he think of the things he has shared with us…
Read Full Article It’s still hard to believe Tom Cruise continues to do most of his own stunts at age 60. Long live Ethan Hunt! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 589 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re getting closer to the prime movie season of each year — the summer. Some studios have…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 23, 2023 Bob Saget may have hit the nail on the head … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 588 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just me or do Sundays always have a special feel about them? It’s the dawn of a new week, while…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 22, 2023 Jelly beans were originally a Christmas candy. Who knew? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 587 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is National Jelly Bean Day, a celebration of one of the most overlooked and underrated confectioneries. There was a time when I could…
Read Full Article There’s a small, but extremely vociferous corps of Ohio State fans in Quincy, and we absolutely love seeing the No. 2 city on the following list of most-rude towns … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 586 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chicago has been named the 14th-rudest city in America according to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Another Kohl’s Food Show, another journey through what is always a palatial paradise for the palate. More than 150 vendors from not only the Tri-State area, but across the midwest and beyond filled the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Thursday. And they brought with them the expected cornucopia of culinary creations for this popular entree…
Read Full Article How would the St. Louis Sea Unicorns or the Chicago Sock Pockets sound?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 585 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some of the best nicknames for sports teams are found in minor league baseball. Gone are the days when all sports teams carried rather pedestrian monikers like…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 584 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Obviously, social media has become an important part of our day-to-day existence. Knowing how to navigate the various forums is a key and one of those keys is being familiar with the plethora…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 18, 2023 I was a bit surprised at how low some of bigger chains ranked, especially McDonald’s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 583 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a new study out that shows us what the most popular U.S. chain eateries are, according…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 17, 2023 In the coming years, there are likely to be too many electric vehicles and not enough charging stations … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 582 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bob Dylan once told us, “The times, they are a changin'” More evidence of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 16, 2023 That’s the good news. The bad news is that attending any of the big three pro sports is going to put a dent in your wallet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 581 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attending an MLB game is not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 15, 2023 If the Heinz figure that follows is correct, that means each American averages using about 34 packets of ketchup a year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 580 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Personally, I don’t like any sort of condiment on my sandwiches.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 14, 2023 St. Louis is always “better” than Chicago, right? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 579 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This won’t come as a major surprise to many, but St. Louis and Chicago have been named two of the top 10 “most sinful cities”…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 13, 2023 I would never want top be one of those Guinness Book of World Records guys who has to verify certain accomplishments … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 578 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some strange Guinness Book of World Records I would bet serious…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 577 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, there are more days now when I tend to forget things. My wife would certainly attest to that. And I also enjoy reruns of “Rawhide” and “The Life and Times of Wyatt…
Read Full Article In today’s first thought, there is a comment by Bonnie Raitt. At first I laughed, and then I started thinking about it more and more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 576 of The Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 1. We’re in the stretch run of tax season, which…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, April 10, 2023 For the record, I bought the Shania Twain and Donna Lewis records. Yes, there were still “records” back then. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 575 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Being No. 1 is important to Americans, whether it’s were your favorite college football…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 9, 2023 Hooray for Liam Hendriks. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 575 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better day than Easter Sunday to share an uplifting story like that belonging to Hendriks. He has been one of the premier MLB relievers in recent…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 8, 2023 I’ve known many “loblollies” who were “nuttier than squirrel poo” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 574 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yesterday’s Daily Dirt shared some of my favorite mano-a-mano insults. Today, we’re offering some more of the same kind of disparaging remarks,…
Read Full Article That middle finger comment is another classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 573 of The Daily Dirt for Friday, April 7, 2023. 1. Maybe it’s just a guy thing, but there are few more satisfying things in the world than zinging a friend with an insult. Here’s a collection of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 6, 2023 There are few meteorological occurrences more frustrating than snow in April. I’m glad we don’t have to worry about that this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 572 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first week of April, we’ve had some warm weather…
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