The Invisible Crisis

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Feb 1, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 3 comments

Did you ever stop to think why the United States has more people locked up in prison than any country in the world?

My Super Bowl Betting Propositions

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 31, 2014 in Blog, Personal, Sports Betting | 2 comments

NOLAN DALLA: 2013 NFL SEASON RECORD

108 WINS — 84 LOSSES — 6 PUSHES

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS — 2 WINS 2 LOSSES (+$95)

STARTING BANKROLL: $10,000.

CURRENT BANKROLL: $16,057.

NET GAIN: + $6,057.

BEST BETS: 21–20–2

About the Winter Weather

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 31, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 2 comments

Listen up you rust belt ass hats. Any joker with a pulse and a tank of gas can drive in a foot of snow. That’s easy. When it snows a foot or more, it’s like sand. Pretty much like driving in Arizona. Your driving skills aren’t superior to everyone else’s. You’ve just got good road traction, and maybe some snow chains. It’s not you, dummy.

The Pyramids Were Built by Idiots

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 30, 2014 in Blog, Travel | 6 comments

The pyramids were built by fools. Idiots.

People Props: The Dumbing Down of America

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 29, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 2 comments

The very fact that we have come to expect the State of the Union to entertain us like some kind of Stephen Spielberg movie, while Washington suffers from its lowest approval ratings in history, illustrates the disconnect between imagery and reality.

The Worst Star-Spangled Banner Performances of All-Time

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 29, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Video 1 | 2 comments

Many Americans think our National Anthem should be changed.

They insist “The Star-Spangled Banner” isdifficult to sing, which is true. They insist the song penned by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 glorifies violence, which is true. They say there are far better arrangements of music that symbolize our national aspirations, such as “America the Beautiful,” which is true.

Indeed, there are a number of very valid reasons why the current National Anthem makes no sense at all.

But there’s also a very good reason why we should keep it.

Dear Mr. President: My State of the Union Address Advice

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 28, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 10 comments

When you were elected, and then re-elected 15 months ago, so many of us were filled with hope. You might have been truly a transformational figure in our nation’s history at a critical time, instead of the guy who just so happens to occupy the White House until the next election cycle. You still have that chance. But time is running out. Fast.

In Remembrance of Pete Seeger

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 28, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 0 comments

Pete Seeger

(1919 – 2014)

An extraordinary man.

A wonderful life.

A powerful message.

An unwavering commitment.

It’s 1:03 am PST.

I was just about to turn in for the night and go to bed when I saw the sad news that Pete Seeger had passed away. He was 94.

Wow, what a life.

Please do yourself a favor, where ever you are. No matter what your political beliefs. No matter whether or not you know this man’s name or not, or understood what songs he sang or what he stood for.

We owe him a moment of our time today, and I beg you to give it to him. Take a few minutes to learn something about him, or listen to one of his songs (Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, Turn, Turn, Turn, We Shall Overcome, to name a few), or watch a video on YouTube and learn more about the things he believed in.

I can’t imagine a man who lived as full a life as Pete Seeger. I can’t envision a greater joy than giving and sharing his soul, as he did for nearly a century. I can’t fathom that on the very night after the evening that was to honor the music, one of the pioneers of American music and spirit is no longer with us.

This land is your land, Pete Seeger. This land is my land, too.

Thanks to you and your music, this land was made for you and me. [See Footnote]

VISIT THE PETE SEEGER WIKI PAGE HERE

2007 documentary trailer on Pete Seeger HERE which has been appearing this month on HBO: