Steve Eighinger
Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 20, 2024 For the record, my favorite of the following short people is probably Paula Abdul, if for no other reason for all the hours of enjoyment she helped provide when “American Idol” ruled the airwaves. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,010 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 19, 2024 One of my greatest music-related regrets is never seeing superstar country singer Alan Jackson live in concert. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,009 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jackson, one of that genre’s all-time best, has revealed he is suffering from a chronic neuropathy condition…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 18, 2024 Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the broadcast teams listed in my top five. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,009 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There can be no greater love affair — or disdain — than that of a baseball fan and…
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If my math is correct, you could have purchased all nine things on the menu for $1.16 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, The Daily Dirt offered a list of food items that have been discontinued by McDonald’s over the years.…
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Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the MLB All-Star Break. So what teams have realistic chances of reaching the World Series in a little more than three months? First, let’s look…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 12, 2024 And I’m serious about that comment concerning the old Onion Nuggets … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,003 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever pulled up to the drive-through at McDonald’s, looked at the menu and asked yourself, “Don’t they ever change this…
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Does anyone actually know anyone named Mildred in this day and age? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,002 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know when are officially labeled an old person? If you are currently employing any of the following phrases on a regular basis, you are old. But…
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What I’ll always remember most from the ’90s is getting acquainted with Quincy and eventually moving to the Gem City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,001 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this point in time, the 1990s seem like such a long, long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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When we first started this daily journey, I had no idea where it might lead. Some 1,000 days later, I still have no idea where we are going, but this crazy trip has — and will always be — an enjoyable adventure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,000 of The…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, July 8, 2024 The only really decent song since 1989 (other than a Rod Stewart offering) might be the “Last Kiss” remake from Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 999 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For boomers, the 30-year span covering the 1960s…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 7, 2024 Quick, someone put on a Bee Gees record. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 998 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Love it or hate it, the disco era will always be a part of our musical history. I’m one of those guys who has always said…
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Steve Eighinger, aka “Stevie Dirt”, aka “Stevie Love”, discusses writing his 1000th Daily Dirt, racing and a variety of other topics.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 6, 2024 Don’t look now, but football season is right around the corner. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 996 of The Daily Dir 1. Summer movies are often special and wind up as classics. That’s not an accident. At some point, movie studios decided to save most…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 5, 2024 I wonder if Travis Kelce has visited all of Taylor Swift’s mansions? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 995 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When you were young, did you ever get up early on a Saturday to enjoy a whole morning of cartoons? If so,…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 4, 2024 Happy Fourth of July to all Daily Dirt readers. Enjoy the holiday! .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 995 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We have a new No. 1 in the Great Plate Debate of 2024. GEM CITI is our new gold medalist when it…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, July 1, 2024 Welcome to July! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 991 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you say you’re a sports fan and you’d like to expand your memorabilia collection? Consider what the most expensive sports jersey sales have sold for in recent years: 2.…
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You just have to love that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 990 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you haven’t figured out by now, I find great entertainment from the strange and downright quirky, especially when it involves the people we have…
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I would definitely need more room than my Kia could offer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 989 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? You might want to get acquainted with something called “CarJitsu”. It’s when two combatants grapple jujitsu style — but inside a car, utilizing seat…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 One of the worst deaths possible would be locked in a room with that Bobby McFerrin song playing over and over and over … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 987 of The Daily Dirt. 1. More often than not, we look at music from the…
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I once considered a career as a breakdancer, but decided I enjoyed snacking much, much more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are right around the corner, beginning Friday, July 26. That gives us roughly a month to plan exactly what we…
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Missouri’s got some work to do to catch up … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 986 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Illinois has eight cities “ranked” — or simply “rank” — when it comes to the 2024’s Dirtiest Cities in America. Lawnstarter.com’s annual rankings grade the 300-plus largest U.S. cities, based…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 22, 2024 I may have to make some serious changes to my culinary desires … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 985 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have a weak stomach, you may want to pass on this first note. “Brace yourselves, America: Many of your…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 21, 2024 This kind of thing drives me buggy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 984 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It had to happen. The first “Cicada Bobblehead” was scheduled to be unveiled today in Milwaukee, Wis., at the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.…
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What, Seinfeld only No. 6?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 984 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who’s the funniest guy — or gal — among the modern era of comic geniuses? The watchmojo.com website has its own idea on this subject. “These are the leaders of comedy’s new era,” writes George Pacheco. Pacheco…
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I was shocked at which city is “only” No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 982 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top five U.S. cities with the worst traffic problems? Well, if you can believe a recent study from U.S. News and World Report, Chicago is at the top…
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