Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 12, 2026 in Blog |
HAVE YOU LOST FRIENDS BECAUSE OF POLITICS?
Many of us have lost friends and even family members because of the deep political divide.
But instead of lamenting the loss, perhaps we should celebrate our greater awareness and embrace opportunities to meet someone new.
In this video, I address the situation that’s probably impacted most of you reading this, while providing a very different perspective on debate and division.
Video Duration: 9 minutes.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 11, 2026 in Blog |
TURN ‘ON’ YOUR MIND, RELAX, AND FLOAT DOWNSTREAM
It was 60 years ago today, on August 11, 1966, the Beatles embarked on their final live tour. This date –in particular- rocked the group to its core, altered pop music history, and ignited an explosive social-cultural-generational divide that still remains with us to this day.
In this video, I discuss highlights and the many disasters and controversies with that final world tour and American schedule of performances. It really did re-shape many things to come.
Note: The unscripted video is much longer than usual, at 22 minutes. I also stumble in parts, which almost caused me to skip it and trash it and just take the day off. If this topic or length isn’t your thing, then scroll on. Full confession–I’m doing these videos as much for myself as anyone because frankly, I enjoy making them. Sometimes, I’m going to turn on the smartphone, talk, hit the record–and float downstream. Join me on these journeys if you like.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 11, 2026 in Blog |
USA TODAY’S NFL RANKINGS:
I had planned to take the day off. Then, this morning I read USA Today’s preseason NFL rankings, which somehow slivered into my social media feed.
LINK HERE
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jul 17, 2026 in Blog |
ARE LAS VEGAS RESTAURANTS TRYING TO SKEW YOUNGER?
We enjoyed our dinner at Piero’s last night. I was joined by Nick Christenson and Paul Harris. As usual, the food was terrifically deliciously consistent. Once again, a visit to Piero’s never disappoints. Wonderful dinner and great company.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 30, 2026 in Blog |
“A man’s got to know his limitations.”
— Dirty Harry
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 26, 2026 in Blog |
JOINING THE HAVANA CLUB (THEN AND NOW)
When done right, food and wine and spirits combine science, art, and history — combined with memory and imagination.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 24, 2026 in Blog |
WHAT’S THE DIRECTIONAL ARROW ON MAJOR FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT CHAINS?
Two things happened today that I’d like to share.
First, the Arby’s Roast Beef location in my neighborhood closed down permanently. Shocker. They’d been open for at least 20 years since I moved to the area. This was a surprise. I also saw that the iconic Arby’s on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood shut down recently. So, this is apparently a nationwide downsizing.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 23, 2026 in Blog |
Destructionists who ruined millions of lives and whose toxic distortions destroyed multiple generations in more than a hundred countries around the world are *not* worthy of mass celebration.
But their deaths do provide us with an opportunity — and an obligation — for reflection, re-evaluation, and correction.
Alan Greenspan died yesterday. He was 100.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 22, 2026 in Blog, Politics |
IS “THIEF” (1981 MOVIE) A MARXIST-THEMED INDICTMENT OF CAPITALISM?
“I want you to work until you are burned out, you are busted, or you’re dead.”
— Leo (the mob boss played by Robert Prosky in Thief)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jun 20, 2026 in Blog, Las Vegas |
SAYING GOODBYE TO TONY
When I moved to Las Vegas in 2002, there were four Tony Roma’s restaurant locations spread all over town. I tried them all–many, many times.
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