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Feel free to sing along as you work your way through today’s first of three thoughts that make up Vol. 205 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re barely into the second month of 2022, and the deaths of celebrities and other well-known personalities continue to mount. Here’s our list of the top 10 passings to…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 Growing up, I ate plenty of meals at an F.W. Woolworth snack bar. How about you? … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s been almost 40 years since an F.W. Woolworth store occupied a downtown Quincy site. While…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 The McHotDog? Yeah, it was a real thing … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not every menu item launched by McDonald’s has been a success. First, I’ll look at what I consider the Golden Arches’ three biggest failures,…
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Daily Dirt for Feb. 4, 2022 From bad actors to some nasty, nasty cheese … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 203 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re offering our choices for the five worst actors/actresses in the last 25 years or so. The parameters we used included each had to…
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Daily Dirt for Feb. 2, 2022 Those who who were alive for the bubblegum era of pop music should consider themselves fortunate … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 201 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer spent a part part of his or her formative years listening to what…
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Today is a cause for celebration. It’s a major milestone for The Daily Dirt … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 200. 1. Welcome to February, and baseball season is right around the corner. Yes, yes, yes … the labor dispute will be settled soon and the players will be back on…
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Most hit TV shows also showcase a great theme song … here are some examples in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 196 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Be honest with me involving today’s first thought. How important was a TV show’s theme song in attracting your initial viewership? Remember, be honest. When that…
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Today’s edition should stir plenty of fond memories … sit back, relax and relive yesterday through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 195 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some TV shows I would like to see brought back, decade by decade: 1960s “Green Acres”: Remember Eb the farmhand? He was one of this…
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GOL D LOX takes first No. 1 position in license plate rankings … all that and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 194 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, this license-plate thing seems to be taking on a life of its own. Thanks to all the emails and texts about plates you’ve…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 25, 2022 Several times a year he stops by, often unannounced, with his sole goal of helping those caught in a nasty love-related situation … Stevie Love is back for his annual pre-Valentine’s Day session in Vol. 193 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is quietly sneaking up on us,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for January 24 If there’s anything Steve enjoys, it’s eating. Sit back, strap in and enjoy today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 192 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Even I find it hard to believe that we’ve entered the 14th year of these virtual “Lunch With Steve” events, but here we are.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 23, 2022 Was anyone whoever watched that original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” NOT scared half to death? … that and more warm-and-cozy thoughts that make up Vol. 191 of the Daily Dirt. 1. They are the characters we love to hate, those movie villains whose dastardly deeds actually make us smile —…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 21, 2022 Way too many of the examples in today’s first thought are applicable to my daily existence … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 189 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe because I’m old(er) I find the following texting acronyms for seniors rather hilarious. See if you…
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Ahhh, the 1970s represent a great decade for musical memories … You’re allowed to sing out loud while looking over today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 187 of the Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the decade that produced the largest amount of memorable one-hit wonders when it came to chart-topping songs was the 1970s.There…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 17, 2022 I never thought the word “commando” would ever make it into the Daily Dirt, but it’s a new era, or so publishing czar J. Robert Gough tells me. That said, here are the three thoughts that make up Vol. 185 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s three more strange…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 14, 2022 If you feel like arguing the baseball portion of today’s post, feel free … Sit back, relax and join me in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 183 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve often played the mental game of “does he or doesn’t he” wear a toupee…
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Quincy has given birth to a new restaurant … That and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 182 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The Little Woman and I made a weekend pit stop at Quincy’s newest eatery, Lucky Dogs, positioned at 1800 State in the former Elder’s restaurant building. What a tremendous…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 8, 2022 As a certified doctor of love, I fully understand how important that initial pickup is … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 180 of the Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I’m glad I have been married for a long time, but I still remember those…
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It’s New Year’s Eve, folks. Be careful out there … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 174 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Christmas and all the goodies that accompany it have come and gone. New Year’s and some more serious eating is almost upon us, but soon these brutal holidays — in terms…
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At least once a year — usually in December — I get into a discussion with someone about “the only good Christmas songs” are the old ones. That’s akin to saying the only good baseball players were the ones from Ty Cobb’s era. No, no. no. Today’s baseball players are much better than those in…
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A day that includes a trip to Walmart is a day well-lived … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 164 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I love going to Walmart. Absolutely love it. I love all the stuff, plus the “interesting” people. My wife and children are just the opposite. They don’t…
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There’s no question too tough for Stevie Love … welcome to Vol. 163 of the Daily Dirt. Ho! Ho! Ho! Look who’s back! It’s Love. Stevie Love. For 14 years, the potentate of passion, the emperor of embrace and the rajah of romance has been close at hand to better help you navigate the aches…
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Today we start off with a hint of what it is like in a day in the life of Steve … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 161 of the Daily Dirt. 1.The aging process certainly has its perks — retirement, anyone?! — but there are definitely some drawbacks, too. I recently…
Read Full Article Dec. 15, 2021 Gunfighter, secret agents, zombies — sometimes they’re all better the second time around … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 158 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A few nights ago I got sucked in into the 2016 remake of “The Magnificent Seven”. I hadn’t watched it in a couple…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Dec. 13, 2021 When it comes to burgers, gimme a hunka, hunka burnin’ love … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 156 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We all love a good burger. Normally, I like mine plain, but on occasion I can go crazy and add cheese, lettuce…
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