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:
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.
2014 was a great year, one filled with fun memories and many great opportunities. Now that grad school is over, […]
Because we have been in graduate school for the last two and half years, we have not posted much. Books
Wow, it’s been awhile! I have missed you, cooktraveleat. Alas, my grad school work and my full time teaching job
I married well for a number of reasons. One reason is that Cristina has family in Panama City Beach, Orlando,
Recently, for various reasons, we did something we rarely do. We ate at chain restaurants. Now, we are not snobs.
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 is more than just a dish—it’s a celebration of Louisiana’s rich seafood tradition. For locals
Being an ex-smoker, I don’t drink a lot of beer. Some people prefer coffee with their cigarettes; I always preferred
Coca-Cola and I have come to a point in our relationship that is no longer beneficial to me. I must
