Nerd Strength Training Over 50: How I’m Making Weightlifting Finally Feel Sustainable
For most of my adult life, weightlifting felt like one of those habits I was always going to restart more […]
Nerdy Lifestyle: Everyday Life Through a Nerdy Lens
Nerdy life doesn’t start at the theme parks or the convention center — it’s what happens in between.
This is where we share the everyday moments that shape our fandom‑filled life as a Louisiana family of two teachers and one endlessly curious kid. From nerdy parenting wins and classroom creativity to local New Orleans stories, music, pop culture, and the hobbies that fill our home, this pillar captures how fandom shows up in real life.
In Nerdy Lifestyle, you’ll find:
- Nerdy parenting stories and lessons learned at home
- Teaching adventures that bring creativity and fandom into the classroom
- New Orleans stories with a nerdy or pop‑culture twist
- Music, media, and pop culture that inspire us beyond the screen
- Travel tips and life lessons that support our Disney and convention experiences
This is the connective tissue of our site — the life that supports our Disney adventures and convention coverage, and the place where being nerdy is simply part of who we are.
How to Make Fitness Sustainable by Approaching Health Like a Nerd
I’m not a fitness expert or a dramatic before-and-after story. I’m a nerdy parent sharing what’s helping me make fitness more sustainable through better tools, realistic habits, and curiosity.
A Walker Percy Literary Tour in Covington, Louisiana
Years after reading Walker Percy in a college classroom, I found myself standing beside his simple grave at St. Joseph
Florence Then, Now, and Through a Parent’s Lens: Reflecting on Art and Museums
Note: This article reflects a 2010 visit to Florence and is written as a retrospective from 2026. Museum rules, ticketing,
Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theater Review
It is December in New Orleans, and our Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theater Review begins
Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit in Destrehan: A Chance to Learn
A National Exhibit Visits the River Parishes Starting December 5, 2025, the St. Charles Parish Library will host the Americans
Back to the Future: The Musical in New Orleans
We have always loved the Back to the Future movies. They are clever, funny, and filled with that mix of
Veterans Day Reflection: Missing Our Favorite Veteran
Every Veterans Day brings a mix of gratitude and reflection, but this year feels different. It is the first one
My MOHS Eyelid Surgery and Recovery: A Best‑Case Scenario
Undergoing MOHS eyelid surgery and recovery can feel intimidating, especially when the procedure involves one of the body’s most sensitive