Writing While Waiting: What’s the most fun way to exercise?
In our writing while waiting series, we tackle the idea of the most fun way to exercise. Is there really a fun way to exercise?
Category: Nerdy Lifestyle
Welcome to Nerdy Lifestyle—our catch-all category for geeky living!
Not all of our interests fit neatly into one box, so this section is where we share everything else that makes life creative, fun, and nerdy.
Here you’ll find posts about:
- Food and favorite recipes
- Home decor
- Homeownership adventures (aka Hurricane Adventures)
- Quirky tips and everyday hacks
- Anything nerdy that doesn’t fit our other categories
If you love adding a touch of fandom or creativity to daily life, you’ll feel right at home here!
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
NYT Word Games Review: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee & More
Why NYT Word Games Became My Daily Brain Workout If you’re searching for the best online word games, NYT Word Games is your ultimate destination. The New York Times offers a suite of engaging puzzles—Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and the classic NYT Crossword—that provide a fun way to challenge your…
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…
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.…
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, Houma, and my hometown of Lockport. The area where I currently live found itself in the storm’s bad quadrant. As I reflect on the chaos, I realize how fortunate we…
Why I am Becoming a Flexitarian
Wake Up Call. First, it was Luke Perry. Then John Singleton. Both in their early 50s and gone too soon. Then, while watching The Sopranos, I remembered James Galdofini was 51 when he passed. I’m 45 with a 15-month-old daughter. Time to make some changes with how I’m living my…
Exercising: Roadblocks
If you have followed this blog for a long time, you would think that a post about roadblocks would focus on my palindromic rheumatism. You are partially correct. I haven’t had any flares. However, this is an autoimmune disease which means I have a comprised immune system. I really haven’t…
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Cooking: Last Minute Easy Thanksgiving Sides
Supporting Sides Are Important Happy Thanksgiving from the Nola Nerd Couple! Thanksgiving’s centerpiece is the turkey. However, the star needs some sides to go with it. Here are a couple of sides that can be made quickly that other people enjoy: Green Bean Casserole: This is one of the dishes…