July 11th, 20182259This past week my family was out of town and while they were gone I thought about how important families are in general and in Star Wars. Of course in Star Wars there are the families that are biologically related (Anakin and Shmi Skywalker; Beru and Owen Lars and Luke Skywalker; Han, Leia, and Ben Solo), but there are also the...
January 23rd, 20171469The untimely passing of Carrie Fisher causes contemplation of many things Star Wars. Recently, I was taken back by General Organa’s first scene in The Force Awakens. After her arrival on Takodana after the battle between the First Order and the Resistance, Chewbacca interrupts her reunion with Han Solo for a hug. The affectionate smirk...