Writing while Waiting: Reading Books Over and Over Again.
Answering a prompt about reading books over and over again while waiting in the car for my daughter’s dance class to conclude
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Category: Living
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NYT Word Games: A Journey of Mental Stimulation
Embarking on a journey through the world of word games with the New York Times (NYT) has been unexpectedly rewarding. Each day, I eagerly anticipate the mental challenges these games offer, particularly Wordle, Connections, and more. Starting with Wordle and Connections Wordle, a stimulating game requiring players to decipher a…
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Gallbladder Gone & A Healthier Me?
The Gall of My Gall Bladder I had to have an organ removed. Not one that I can’t live without it, mind you, but an organ nevertheless. In our house, there are three people but now only one gallbladder. Of course, I couldn’t do anything in a typical manner. I…
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Learning Italian for Beginners: My Journey to B1 Proficiency (Part 1)
Why I’m Learning Italian Sono Kurt. Vengo dalla Louisiana. Ho quarantotto anni. Piacere di conoscerti. Yes, I’m learning Italian. Mrs. Nola Nerd Couple’s dad is from Italy. She still has zie e zii (aunts and uncles) there. We visited them in 2010 when we took a month-long trip to Europe.…
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Hurricane Ida and Exiled on Beach Street
Direct Hit Hurricane Ida devastated my homeland. The eye passed over the town of my birth (Houma) and my hometown of Lockport. Where we live now was in the bad quadrant for the entire storm. The apartment complex that I lived in for most of the aughts had significant fires.…
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Teacher Tiredness in the Age of Covid
It’s Saturday afternoon at Nola Nerd Headquarters as I type this. I’ve already had one nap today and would love a second one (spoiler alert: I did). Teacher tiredness in the age of covid is a real thing. Before I start, I want people to know that we are thankful…
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