Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 11, 2014 in Blog, Politics |

His name does not deserve to be mentioned. He doesn’t deserve to be known. He doesn’t deserve to be remembered in any way. Not in any way, shape, or form.
We don’t care who he is, or what he thinks. Even writing the word “he” in place of his name troubles me.
Accordingly, throughout the remainder of this essay, I shall refer to him as the “Boston Marathon Bomber.”
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 10, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves |

The Mother’s Joy faux-Raisin Bran ruined my night!
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 9, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Movie Reviews, Personal |

Tobey Maguire took poker seriously. In fact, he didn’t even like being recognized. He viciously protected his right to privacy.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 8, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews |

“Non-Stop” is the latest action-thriller starring Liam Neeson.
Words of advice: Leave your brain parked at the door.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 7, 2014 in Blog, General Poker |

Evidence suggests poker’s doing just fine right now, despite some negatives. Still, I wonder how much bigger the game might be if we returned to the conditions that were prevalent back in 1991. In other words, what if everyone was playing limit, instead of no-limit?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 6, 2014 in Blog, Personal |

Marieta and I enjoyed a most unusual courtship period. We didn’t do the usual boyfriend-girlfreind routine. I think that’s what made our relationship a little more special. We were even part of history.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 5, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas |

Sorry to disappoint everyone, but today’s post isn’t about sex.
It’s about dogs, namely two cutesy canines I saw yesterday while driving on the streets of Las Vegas.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 4, 2014 in Blog, Politics |

Here’s an article about America’s hypocrisy when it comes to lecturing on meddling in and invading other nations.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 3, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves |

Somewhere along the way during civility’s decline in everyday debate and discussion, we’ve lost something far more precious than common courtesy.
That is — the right to be wrong.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 2, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews |

I like Ellen DeGeneres.
I think Ms. DeGeneres is a wonderful talent and an inspiration to millions.
I was a big fan of her work both as a stand-up comedian and later when she had a prime-time hit television show on ABC. I used to watch her show every week.
However: She’s a TERRIBLE host of the Academy Awards show.
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