Hurricane Ida Evacuation: Exiled on Beach Street
Direct Hit Hurricane Ida unleashed its fury on my homeland, delivering a direct hit to the town of my birth, […]
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.
Teaching During Covid: Reflections on Hybrid Learning
It’s Saturday afternoon at Nola Nerd Headquarters as I type this. Back in 2021, I wrote these words after taking
Nerdy Lifestyle
The Vision for Nola Nerd Couple in 2020
This past weekend was our ninth anniversary running this blog in one of its various forms. Now and then, we
New Orleans, Nerdy Parenting
MLK Day at the New and Improved Louisiana Children’s Museum
Living in the New Orleans Area, we have lots of opportunities for our little one to grow, learn, and play.
New Orleans, Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Fan Expo, Fan Expo New Orleans
Restaurants Near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Don’t get us wrong… There are a few good options at the convention center. The red beans and rice, when
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Fan Expo, Fan Expo New Orleans, New Orleans
The Wizard World New Orleans Guest List
Wizard World New Orleans Guest List The start of the new year is always a wonderful time. New beginnings, the
Nerdy Lifestyle
A Blogger Dealing with Writer’s Block
Ugh. Writer’s block. I’m a blogger dealing with writer’s block for nearly three months. I want to write for the
Nerdy Lifestyle
Treat Students The Way They Want to Be Treated
Ignore the Golden Rule As a teacher, you can’t follow the golden rule. I don’t have the same experience as
Nerdy Parenting
Being a Temporary Single Parent
One of Us is Out the Country Mrs. Nola Nerd Couple is in South Korea as I write this. The