Reviewing: Justice League Kicks

We haven’t been the biggest fan of the DCEU.  Man of Steel and Batman v Superman were overwrought and contradictory.  Beautiful to look at but frustrating to watch and listen to the words coming out of the actors’ mouths. So they were a lot like the Star Wars prequels to…

NOLA-ing: Your Choice – French Quarter or Strawberry…Or both

Each week we are going to take a look at things to do in New Orleans and, frankly, Southeast Louisiana.  This isn’t a comprehensive list of things to do, Best of New Orleans and other sources, do that better.  We are going to list the things that if time and…

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…

The Most Amazing Interior Decorated House For Christmas

Christmas at the Paras I’ve been friends with the Para family since high school. In fact, Michael is the one that developed my love for Star Wars. They throw a magnificent Christmas party and we were lucky enough to attend this year. It is the most interior decorated Christmas house…

Reading: Nerd Links

Our school is on a 4×4 block schedule which means midterm is actually the end of the year for the fall students.  This also means most of my free time was taken up with grading and all that fun stuff.  This is the first time in a while I got…

Learning Basic Photography Skills

Shiny New Camera As we try to grow Nola Nerd Couple, we realized that we needed to improve our photography.  Learning basic photography skills like composition and lighting has always been a part of this blog. Going to comic cons and traveling means we are always documenting our experiences. Mrs.…

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…

Reviewing: Purple Mattress Update

We have had the Purple mattress for about three months now and figured it was time for an update. We did an initial review and unboxing already, but people always want to know how it feels after we have slept on it awhile. For me, one of the big issues was feeling…

NOLA-ing: NOLA Brewery Tour

Nola Brewing Co. NOLA Brewery tours should be pushing people away. This simply is the best tour you can do in New Orleans in its price range. The tours are every Friday 2-3 PM & Saturday 2-4 PM. With admission into the tour you get two drink tokens.  Price is free…