July 11th, 20182254This 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...
May 22nd, 20181358This past weekend saw a television and historical event that will be remembered for a generation or so -- The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. And in our modern echo chamber, you either loved it, had disdain for it, or did not even notice that it happened. I would like to offer that...
April 22nd, 20181360We are quite blessed in this renaissance era of Star Wars creativity. When once we suffered through dark times, we are now embarrassed by riches and opportunity and a wealth of material. These things make us happy. Usually. And the happiness can be expressed in our homes through killer posters or sweet action figure...
March 23rd, 20182331Themes of good and evil permeate the Star Wars saga. Whether it is the exploration of the light or dark side of the Force or the motives of Senators, the contrast between good and evil is ever-present in the films. However, the question and exploration of evil has varied throughout the saga. The movies of the prequels, the original...
March 22nd, 20180208Here's an exciting update from Star Wars Card Trader! Get ready for a trip to Naboo with all-new Widevision and Laser Motion cards featuring your favorites from The Phantom Menace. Also be on the lookout for black and white cards featuring characters and moments from A New Hope. NABOO Widevision Collect iconic moments from our...
November 22nd, 20174423Dear readers, I am preparing for quite a funk this coming holiday season. My life is turned upside down. Things are changing, and this is inevitable. Changes have been coming for a while, but we all know that the holiday season can be taxing in such a situation. And I want you to know that I am trying to remain thankful and...
August 18th, 20173967Jay's Galactic Espressions Now that I have the attention of the Star Wars shippers out there…! August, 2017 marked the nine-year anniversary of the theatrical premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On March 11, 2013, it was announced that Lucasfilm would be cancelling the beloved television series. Anyone who knows me well, knows...
August 15th, 2017078“Wesa goen home!” Jar Jar Binks exclaims jubilantly moments before Queen Amidala and her entourage board her sleek starship for their return journey to Naboo. Can you blame Jar Jar for his unrestrained enthusiasm? He is akin to a fish out of water while on the daunting, intimidating city planet Coruscant. He is thrilled to be...
October 18th, 20167716Jay's Galactic Espressions In Honor of National Bullying Prevention Month Albert Einstein wrote, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” (1) Awkward in social situations. Body parts on a seemingly ridiculously large-scale. Clumsy...
March 13th, 20162380 There is much on my mind as the burgeoning spoils of spring emerge. I’m restless, antsy, ready for change. Full of new hope. Here in Western Pennsylvania, USA, the change of seasons can be dramatic, but even years like this one in which the winter is barely existent, the coming of spring has this effect. (WARNING! Major Deadpool...
