Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 9, 2025 in Blog |
Today, I’m struck by two very different images of the American flag.
One photo was taken here in Las Vegas. It shows the flag waving beneath gathering storm clouds overhead. Most of you will understand the metaphors. The flag is flying at half-mast in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who died last week. Another photo was taken from a live television news report on the terrible fires currently engulfing many parts of Los Angeles. That photo shows a flag badly tattered by deadly fire, smoke, and wind, but still waving in its old glory, nonetheless.
The contradictory images of the same symbol amidst very different situations is not lost.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 7, 2025 in Blog |
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
HOOVER DAM CROSSING (2002)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 6, 2025 in Blog |
MARIETA IN BUCHAREST
(35 YEARS AGO)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 3, 2025 in Blog |
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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 123
LOSSES — 109
PUSH — 3
NET WIN/LOSS — – $360
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 11-8-1 (+ $180)
STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.
CURRENT BANKROLL; $9,640.
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ALL WAGERS ARE FOR $100 EACH AND ARE PRICED AT THE STANDARD 110/100 VIG, (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 1, 2025 in Blog |
NETFLIX REVIEW SHORTS (2024)
Note: Very long post–I wrote this New Years Day morning while watching football.
Really? There’s a “trailer” for the fireplace loop? What does this trailer show….the highlights?
Here are some popular Netflix (and a few Prime) shows I watched during this past year–along with a short review:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 30, 2024 in Blog |
The word “great” is too often overused to the point it has no meaning.
Not in this case.
Jimmy Carter was a great man. A great father. A great husband. A great giver. A great man of his faith. A great American. A great soldier. A great believer in justice. A great man of courage. A great example of altruism and selflessness. A great man of truth worthy of our trust. A great inspiration for us all, regardless of politics.
His presidency gets a mixed grade as do all leaders in challenging times, but in retrospect he may have been exactly what America needed in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate when we longed to believe in ourselves again. His post-presidency defines the very essence of giving back to society and the greatness of genuine love.
What a life.
Thank you, President Jimmy Carter.
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Link: AP News Story: Jimmy Carter Dead at 100
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 29, 2024 in Blog |
2024 — IN REVIEW
IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 27, 2024 in Blog |
SPINNING WHEEL: WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN
….”WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS?” — A REVIEW
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 25, 2024 in Blog |
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2024 NFL BETTING RECORD:
WINS — 112
LOSSES — 101
PUSH — 2
NET WIN/LOSS — – $540
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 8-5 (+ $250)
STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.
CURRENT BANKROLL; $9,460.
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ALL WAGERS ARE FOR $100 EACH AND ARE PRICED AT THE STANDARD 110/100 VIG, (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 22, 2024 in Blog |
Al Alvarez’s book undoubtedly had some role in changing my life and the direction it took when at a crossroads.
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