Hope and Inspiration Archives

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Nov 15, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

My Thoughts About Road Rage

A terrible tragedy happened in Las Vegas yesterday. It was senseless. Stupid. Totally unnecessary.

The result: A dead 11-year-old boy and a murder charge.

The reason: Road rage.

Two drivers got into a dispute. The reasoning, or lack thereof, doesn’t matter. Two cars were driving on a city highway early in the morning. Then, with no warning, something happened between them triggering a back-and-forth clash that ended abruptly when one of the drivers produced a handgun. He fired a shot at the other driver. The bullet blasted through the car window and hit a child who was sitting in the back seat being taken on his way to school. The shooter was later identified and arrested. The boy was pronounced dead.

[READ THE StORY HERE]

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Oct 14, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Discovering Laufey

I won’t pretend to know much about pop music, nor do I have the subject knowledge to write about contemporary artists. Most people of my generation aren’t into the latest hit songs. I’m beyond guilty of ignorance and indifference, as well.

Indeed, how many people over the age of 50 complain that — “today’s music sucks?” When it comes to music, we’ve become our parents — hell, make that our grandparents. I couldn’t name any of the music atop of the charts right now, even if there was a cash reward. If you share this naivete, then please READ ON. I think you’ll get something great out what I’m about to share. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Dec 30, 2024 in Blog | 1 comment

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

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