A Family Exploring the World of Fandom Together
We belong to a lot of different fandoms. We both have separate loves and some that overlaps. Of course, Star Wars is the big one, but this is an area for all of our loves!
This will be a semi-regular feature where I pick a band I haven’t listened to more than what has played on the radio. I was going to try to make it weekly, but I quickly realized that was too lofty of a goal since I really want to listen to…
Recently we had to make a surprise trip to Florida to be with an ailing family member. While there is a lot of stuff to do, there is plenty of downtime as well when a trip is unplanned. Plus there is the drive. I started to think about music. I…
Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones is a mess of a record. Mick Jagger has never actually warmed up to it. Keith Richards was intoxicated most of the time. The mix isn’t muddy and could be so much better. They just run with the mistakes throughout the album.…
Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn is really good. It’s the kind of story I want to see more of in the new Star Wars universe. One that develops established characters without having to worry about the mythology of the universe. I’ve read the first volume of a couple of Rebirth titles.…
Mrs. Nola Nerd Couple loves The Legend of Zelda probably more than she does me. I’m not jealous…it was there first. She is obsessed with Zelda and Zelda products. However, adulting can both fuel an obsession in that it provides money for said obsession, but it also takes time from…
Legion of Collectors: This blog is about a guy who collects subscription boxes from Marvel, DC, and Stan Lee. However, this reviewer isn’t just any body (like your favorite bloggers), this guy is Tony Isabella. Mr. Isabella created Black Lightning for DC and Misty Knight for Marvel, so he brings…
Distant Worlds, the music from Final Fantasy, will be performed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. This performance will be held on March 31, 2017. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0DbmanAF_8&w=560&h=315] This is the first time the music from Final Fantasy comes to New Orleans. The concert will feature Nobuo Uematsu’s music from…
Record Raid New Orleans is New Orleans biggest and best record show! If you are an experienced record collector or you just bought your first turntable, this event is for you. Record Raid will be held on January 21 from 11-5 at People’s Health New Orleans Jazz Market (1436 Oretha…
We often search Kickstarter for interesting items such as games, films, and albums. We recently came across the Alternative Periodic Table. The graphic artist, Matt Baker, takes a pattern that is found in the atoms of the elements. He also avoids the jumps that occur in the regular periodic table. In…
