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Posted by on Nov 25, 2015 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 18 comments

Ten Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Actor Gene Hackman

 

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We tend to gloss over the Gene Hackman’s of our society, those rough-around-the-edges simple soldiers of the stage and silver screen who weren’t and aren’t particularly pretty nor scandalous — the good guy artisans who stuck to their craft, always performing their best, staying out of trouble, and standing to the side while the more famous and glamorous get all the attention.

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Posted by on Nov 21, 2015 in Blog, General Poker, Personal | 2 comments

Start Addressing Me as “Colonel Nolan Dalla”

 

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Listen up.  I want everyone to start addressing me as “Colonel Nolan Dalla.”

Today, by official proclamation of Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I was given that state’s highest honor, the designation as a full-fledged “Colonel.”  Thanks to Gov. Steve Beshear, whom I’m pleased to find out is a Democrat.  Receiving this award from a Republican might have been awkward.

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Posted by on Nov 20, 2015 in Blog, Sports Betting | 1 comment

Matt Lessinger’s Boxing Picks for this Weekend

 

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Matt Lessinger’s picks are a perfect 10-0 during the last year I have posted his write ups.  That’s right, ten wins and zero losses — including a few dogs.  This also includes a 10-1 shot with a Grammy winner.

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Posted by on Nov 19, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

Rules for Inviting Me to Your Holiday Gathering

 

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I set and maintain the highest standards possible.  I have strict rules for social engagements — including dining out with other people, being served in restaurants, and engaging in casual conversation.

With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s right around the corner, it occurred to me that most of my dedicated readers and followers might not be aware of my rigorous holiday protocols.  

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