Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 11, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Rants and Raves |
What a great quote:
“My tough times would be a dream for anyone else.”
I heard this today from Geno Smith, the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Indeed, Smith has been through some “tough times” as a professional athlete. He’s struggled in a career of ups and downs, but has played far better than anyone expected this season. Smith was recently asked about the “tough times” during his career. His answer was beautiful.
We are reminded that our lives are often a matter of perspective. Many of the problems we face would be a dream scenario for other people.
Something to think about and remember.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 9, 2022 in Blog, Politics, What's Left |
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s switch from “Democratic” to “Independent” party affiliation has sparked discussion, and some outrage. I’d like to offer my alternative perspective.
READ MORE HERE: SEN. KYRSTEN SINEMA REGISTERS AS AN INDEPENDENT
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 8, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Sports Betting |
This week’s “Best Seat in the House” contributor is Jennifer Thill Mrkvicka.
Thanks, Jennifer!
She attended the “thrilling” Seahawks-Raiders overtime game a few weeks ago — in Seattle. Great game and terrific seats!
In previous weeks posted here at my site, many friends and colleagues —– including Scott Byron (New York Giants-CLICK HERE), Bruce Kramer (Philadelphia Eagles-CLICK HERE), Noah Carbone (Miami Dolphins-CLICK HERE), Jason March (Las Vegas Raiders-CLICK HERE), Linda Kenney Baden/Dr. Michael Baden (New York Jets-CLICK HERE), Bob Jones (NFL London at Wembley Stadium-CLICK HERE), Judd Greenagel (Minnesota Vikings-CLICK HERE), Chad Halloway (Chicago Bears-CLICK HERE), Joseph Freda (New England Patriots-CLICK HERE) and Michael Minkoff (Las Vegas Raiders Television Studio-CLICK HERE)—– each shared their seat views. Photos were posted here prior to the weekly write-ups.
Thanks to everyone for sending these and sharing.
Now, let’s get to some football handicapping.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 6, 2022 in Blog, Essays |
A VERY ENCOURAGING TREND
Christianity’s Retreat from England
For the first time in almost 1500 years, England is no longer majority Christian. Results of the 2021 census show the rapidity and geography of the retreat. What’s replacing Christianity? Not another religion, but “no religion.”
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 5, 2022 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas |
“The permanent closure of the Green Valley Ranch poker room (in Henderson) makes no sense at all.”
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 3, 2022 in Blog, Sports Betting |
Football in December. The drama begins. All the world is a stage.
Here’s my analysis for every NFL game for Week 13 — with analysis, write-ups, predictions, and picks.
I’ve made 17 plays for Sunday’s game — with the SNF and MNF games still pending:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 1, 2022 in Blog |
“I think touch remains way too little understood and rarely appreciated. It’s scarcely given to those who probably need it the most.”
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 1, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Sports Betting |
This week’s “Best Seat in the House” star is Michael Minkoff, from Las Vegas. What a view! Minkoff works the Las Vegas Raiders games. Oh, and he gets paid to sit in the ultimate man cave. The downside — he’s stuck watching the Raiders.
But in all fairness, Minkoff enjoyed a thrilling last two weeks, both games won on the final play of the game by Las Vegas. Afterward, I asked Minkoff if the production people in the control room and studio cheer and get excited when the Raiders pull off a big win. He said, yes. Now, that’s a helluva’ workday — watching football, getting paid, and enjoying a thrilling victory.
In previous weeks here at my website, many friends including Scott Byron (New York Giants-CLICK HERE), Bruce Kramer (Philadelphia Eagles-CLICK HERE), Noah Carbone (Miami Dolphins-CLICK HERE), Jason March (Las Vegas Raiders-CLICK HERE), Linda Kenney Baden/Dr. Michael Baden (New York Jets-CLICK HERE), Bob Jones (NFL London at Wembley Stadium-CLICK HERE), Judd Greenagel (Minnesota Vikings-CLICK HERE), Chad Halloway (Chicago Bears-CLICK HERE), and Joseph Freda (New England Patriots-CLICK HERE) each shared their seat views. Photos were posted here in the weekly write-ups.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 30, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Politics, Rants and Raves, What's Left |
“Please don’t tell me the new boss is restoring free speech. He isn’t. He’s lying.”
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 27, 2022 in Blog, Essays, Rants and Raves |
“I still enjoy watching the National Dog Show because the dogs are fun to look at, and I always learn something. But the way the “judging” is done is maddening.”
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