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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 12, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Politics, Travel | 1 comment

10 Things that Surprised Me About Ireland

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Ireland is a country full of surprises. What follows are ten things I learned about Ireland during my visit that surprised me most.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 10, 2015 in Blog, Travel | 0 comments

Ireland: A Tour of the Waterford Crystal Factory

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Most people have heard of Waterford Crystal. It’s the best crystal in the world and the ultimate symbol of both excellence and craftsmanship. I toured the factory recently and have this report to share.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 10, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves, Travel | 1 comment

Ireland: A Visit to Altamont Gardens

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Nothing tops nature. Not the Las Vegas Strip. Not the Manhattan skyline. No man-made object can possibly surpass the splendor of nature’s abundant power and beauty. Borrowing a famous line I once heard somewhere — You think a tall building is impressive? Try making a butterfly from scratch. You can’t.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Travel | 1 comment

The Cliffs of Moher (Ireland’s Western Coast)

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The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited attractions, and it’s easy to see why. There are two ways to see the towering rocky ridge — either by sea or from high above overlooking the sea. We opted for the sea journey.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 7, 2015 in Blog, Rants and Raves, Travel | 2 comments

Shut Up and Let Me Eat!

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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!