Posted by Nolan Dalla on May 11, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Restaurant Reviews |

Even been on one of those dinners from hell, a gathering you’re absolutely obligated to attend, that would otherwise be perfect in every way — except that there’s one prickly guest at your table who blathers on forever and basically ruins the meal for everyone?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 20, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves |

I’ve got nothing against trying new technology. After all, I own a laptop that works. Sometimes. I’ve used Windows Vista for years now and once spent $350 for Microsoft Office. I even maintain an active AOL e-mail account, for the bargain price of just $24.95 per month. Trying finding a great deal like that on your own — bet you can’t.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel |

What is it with some people? Whenever I’m sitting in front of a platter of hot food, with a fork in one hand and a knife in the other, why do some people insist on telling me — a total stranger — their whole life story? Shut up! Move away! Let me eat!
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 3, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves |

Who knew on so-called “Good Friday,” that it’s illegal to serve an alcoholic beverage — in Ireland?
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 27, 2015 in Blog, Politics, Rants and Raves |

Family values. That’s a dog-whistle euphemism for one thing: Hate and discrimination. Okay, so that’s two things.
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