Summer
Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
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It’s a slippery slope someone named Don Lerman navigated in 2002 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 672 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each summer we like to chronicle how many hot dogs the world-famous Joey Chestnut consumes consumes in 10 minutes — by the way, his record is 74 — but…
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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…
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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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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 Conrad is looking for content and says you can help. And Bob Gough talks to newly minted Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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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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Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
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ESPN experts feel it could be a long summer for the St. Louis Cardinals. How long? You’ll know once you work your way through Thought No. 3 … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re “that close” to being able to enjoy sunshine and blue skies on a daily basis. We’ll soon…
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There are three phases of summer. Unfortunately, we’re hitting the homestretch — phase three. Whether you are a parent or grandparent, those carefree days and nights we have grown to love the past few months will soon be traded for the hustle and bustle of kids returning to class and all the related school activities…
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