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Posted by Nolan Dalla on May 7, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 1 comment

Desolation Angels: The Empty Churches of Ireland

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Are we finally splintering from the evil epoch of organized religion’s incontrovertible power over vast populations, on the verge of entering a new age of reason?

In Ireland, the answer is — yes.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on May 1, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 1 comment

Only in Philadelphia (The Story the 6-Year-Old Girl Who Shot Me the Middle Finger)

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Question: What does a six-year-old girl making an obscene hand gesture have to do with an obnoxious sports fan getting thrown out of a ballpark in Philadelphia? To find out, read on.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 20, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

The New Smart Watch is a Rotten Apple

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I’ve got nothing against trying new technology. After all, I own a laptop that works. Sometimes. I’ve used Windows Vista for years now and once spent $350 for Microsoft Office. I even maintain an active AOL e-mail account, for the bargain price of just $24.95 per month. Trying finding a great deal like that on your own — bet you can’t.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 10, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves, Travel | 1 comment

Ireland: A Visit to Altamont Gardens

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Nothing tops nature. Not the Las Vegas Strip. Not the Manhattan skyline. No man-made object can possibly surpass the splendor of nature’s abundant power and beauty. Borrowing a famous line I once heard somewhere — You think a tall building is impressive? Try making a butterfly from scratch. You can’t.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 2 comments

Shut Up and Let Me Eat!

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What is it with some people? Whenever I’m sitting in front of a platter of hot food, with a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, why do some people insist on telling me — a total stranger — their whole life story? Shut up! Move away! Let me eat!