Meeting my Rock’n’Roll Heroes Provided Amazing Memories

Color Me Obsessed There is an old saying: “Never meet your heroes.” Well, meeting my Rock’n’Roll Heroes were amazing experiences for me. On December 27, 1990, at approximately 8:47 pm, I purchased a record that would change my life.  The Replacements’ All Shook Down was coming home with me. I…

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Smiles and Pouts and Goodbyes

Mr. Nola Nerd Couple’s grandfather passed away last week. He lived a long, productive life full of good works. He was a member of the greatest generation. He volunteered at the Larose Civic Center right until the end. Today, we put him to rest. We wish we would have gotten…

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ComicCon-ing: New Orleans Now Has Two Major Conventions

Wizard World New Orleans has been a mainstay of the Gulf Coast convention scene for the most of the last decade.  It is always one of the first cons of the year, and they always put on a great show.  Last year, it was one of the few weekends that…

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First Thoughts on Whittaker’s Doctor

Jodi Whittaker is the new doctor. The first woman doctor. These are my first thoughts on Whittaker’s Doctor Who. I love LOVE, the thirteenth Doctor. I figured I get that out of the way first. Our daughter is only 8 months, so she doesn’t understand anything she is seeing, but…

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Taking Advantage of Lafreniere Park

Rare Park Days For our readers that don’t live in Louisiana, you have to understand that Fall, the season, is a rare thing.  We get a few days that are in the 50s and 60s.  When we get to the low 50s and 40s, it starts to get too cold…

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Nola-ing: Bad Wolf Con

On Saturday, October 20, Bad Wolf Bar and Grill will be hosting their 4th annual Bar Con! This convention is a one day con of fun for adults and kids. There will be vendors, panels/demonstrations, and contests. General admission is $5, VIP is $10, and children under four are admitted…

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