Concert-ing: The Cure at Lakefront Arena May 10, 2016

The Cure, like the Replacements, have had an immeasurable effect on my life.  Once, I became a fan, I became obsessed.  People often mistakenly state that the Cure’s music is depressing.  I have never found the music actually makes me depressed.  When the music reaches into depression, like on Pornography,…

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Reviewing: Quick Hits

Since we are both AP teachers, we have been a little preoccupied with getting our kids ready for the last couple of weeks.  So a couple of quick thoughts before we pick up our regularly scheduled blogging/podcasting. I’m not impressed with episodes 2 and 3 of Game of Thrones.  Pacing…

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Reviewing: Game of Thrones Season Six Episode 1 Review

Let me get this out of the way:  I don’t care if Jon Snow is dead or not.  It won’t affect my feelings toward Game of Thrones.  Anyone watching Game of Thrones should know not to become too invested in any character.  This isn’t a story with protagonists and antagonists. …

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Unboxing: Sufjan Stevens and The Replacements

It’s another video where I ramble on about some of my favorite albums.  And yes, I already own these albums on vinyl.  I’m a collector not a horder! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqqpkqDKG8] Go to our YouTube channel to check out more videos from us!

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Unboxing: Comic Con Box Eleven – Justice

In the last few years, companies have found a way to generate revenue from companies by sending them a box full of things.  Most of the time these boxes are geared to a certain group such as care packages for college kids, dog owners, new parents, etc.  Of course, there are boxes…

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Concert-ing: They Might Be Giants in concert

We want to welcome Bill Plasse, our new guest blogger!  Now here is his review of They Might Be Giants in concert! Hi, everyone!  It’s great to be a guest columnist on NOLA Nerd Couple.  I work with Kurt and Cristina and always enjoy their outlook and viewpoint, so it’s…

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