Eating: Drago’s
I married well for a number of reasons. One reason is that Cristina has family in Panama City Beach, Orlando, […]
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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.
Eating: A Tale of Two Chain Restaurants
Recently, for various reasons, we did something we rarely do. We ate at chain restaurants. Now, we are not snobs.
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Eating: The English Tea Room
Cristina has been very indulgent of my new tea obsession. She has encouraged me to get the right tools I
The Hamper at Smitty’s Seafood: A True Louisiana Boiled Seafood Experience
The Hamper at Smitty’s Seafood is more than just a dish—it’s a celebration of Louisiana’s rich seafood tradition. For locals
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Drinking: Local Brews
Being an ex-smoker, I don’t drink a lot of beer. Some people prefer coffee with their cigarettes; I always preferred
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Drinking: A Tea Education
Coca-Cola and I have come to a point in our relationship that is no longer beneficial to me. I must
Eating: La Magazine’s Roast Beef Poboy
From the outside, La Magazine looked like the last place on earth to serve a great roast beef poboy. Well,
Cooking: Challah French Toast
Challah Bread is a egg bread that is a Jewish bread made for the Sabbath. At least, Wikipedia says so.
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Cooking: Butter Cookies
Michael Pollan, author of the Food Rules, once stated that you should eat anything you cannot be bothered with cooking