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May the Fourth

Posted in Entertainment, Holidays, Writing, tagged , , , , , on May 4, 2022| Leave a Comment »

There is a lot of trouble in the world right now, but we are not helpless. We are not hopeless. And if there’s any better way to remember that today than Star Wars, I don’t know it. Just thinking of the theme song raises my spirits. Here’s to building a better future. 

For motivation, check out this piece on the history of John Williams’ rousing theme:

Behind The Song: “Star Wars Theme” by John Williams – American Songwriter

And then, of course, there’s our scrappy band of Rebels.

“Would it help if I got out and pushed?”

— Princess Leia

Always.

May the Force be with us.

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via Pixabay 

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And Also With You

Posted in Entertainment, Holidays, Writing, tagged , , , , on May 4, 2021| 1 Comment »

I’m a little bit beat. I know it’s May the Fourth and therefore Star Wars Day, but I’m not quite up to a long-form essay on all that this world has meant for me.

Suffice it to say, I’m a fan.

If you’re in the mood for a quick recap of the main movies (or an introduction, I won’t judge!), here’s a quick summation by Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley, with a little help from Jimmy Fallon:

If you’d rather go back to the beginning and study the source, check out this piece on the first movie’s script:

Star Wars: A New Hope Script — Screenplay Analysis and PDF Download

We’re going to break down the essential aspects of the Star Wars script, and how George Lucas made a science-fiction classic.

Buckle up, we’re going into hyperdrive…

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Photo by Honza Kurka on Pexels.com

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May the Fourth Be With You!

Posted in Entertainment, Holidays, Likes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 4, 2017| 1 Comment »

Always.

Self-portrait as Stormtrooper

Today’s quote: “We’re more complex than you think.”

Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors!

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Always!

Posted in Entertainment, Holidays, tagged , , , , , on May 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »

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Because We All Need Cuddles

Posted in Likes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on May 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Star Wars villains + cuddly animals? Yes, please!

For Star Wars Day (that’s May the 4th to some people), The Ottawa Humane Society had the brilliant idea to pair the Capital City Garrison of the 501st Legion (“Bad guys doing good”) with adoptable animals, and the results are adorable.

Photographer Rohit Saxena put together a terrific series of images designed to help pets find homes. Over 150,000 dogs and cats go into shelters every year in Canada, and more like 6 to 8 million in the U.S., so if you’re looking for a pet or a good cause to support, check out your local animal shelter, Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet, or the ASPCA.
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