A Family Exploring the World of Fandom Together
Hey guys! Long time no write. It’s been a long time. It’s been a challenging time. We finally made our house whole after Hurricane Ida. Our house has a new roof, siding, ceiling, and floors. We have had one family beat cancer only to have another family member diagnosed with…
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.…
Pensacon is here, and this year we need it. Two significant events have put our nerd life on hold. One, of course, has affected everyone – Covid. The second is Hurricane Ida. This week I was on the phone with insurance, trying to reach a fair settlement on the damage…
2021 Reading Journey My favorite book of 2021 may be my favorite book. Period. Full Stop. As of this writing, I’m just under my goal for the number of books I want to read this year. It’s 60, but I do include graphic novels and some more extended essays. History…
Fan Expo has absorbed Wizard World New Orleans! So while we no longer have a Wizard World in New Orleans, we now have Fan Expo New Orleans.
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.…
