Between the Bookends Jan ’17: Princesses and a Python
With a new year comes new beginnings, & while we await some of the things this year has to offer there’s nothing better to wait with than a good book.
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Tag: Carrie Fisher
The Problems with Leia, Star Wars Episode IX, and Representation
Leia, the hero, represents women. Fisher, the writer and advocate, was a hero. Can and should Leia survive without Fisher? What questions need to be asked?
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GeekMoms Discuss Leia and Fisher and Episode IX
When it comes to the future of Leia after Carrie Fisher, the GeekMoms agree… that we don’t all agree.
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Dadawan #9: Our Full Review of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
After a lengthy hiatus, The Dadawan Podcast is back and ready with our full review of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Padawan Goals
General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.
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Death, Books, and Resolutions
The passing of so many famous people in 2016 plus two very British meditations on family life and the death of loved ones, has made me reconsider my 2017 resolutions.
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Inspiration for 2017 From Those Who Left Us in 2016
Although many talented entertainers have gone, their words, music, and characters will continue to inspire us.
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Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Geek Girl Power
Our general is gone, Geek Sisters. But we are not alone.
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Carry On General: A Tribute To Carrie Fisher
I admire Carrie Fisher. I cannot use the past tense. The past tense implies that this admiration will cease simply because her heart has ceased to beat.
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How Carrie Fisher Helped Me Safely Talk About Having a Bipolar Parent
To some, Carrie Fisher will always be a princess or a general. To me, Carrie Fisher was a mental health and healing superhero.
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Thank You, General Leia
You are no princess. You are a general. You are OUR general. You are the general for the generation of women whose bodies change, whose age impacts their look, whose mouths say the thing others don’t want to hear. Thank you.
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Meet the Cast of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
A little film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming out this week; you may not have heard of it. As part of the publicity campaign to get the word out, Disney and Lucasfilm held a press conference last weekend featuring the cast, director, producer and screenwriter of the film.
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Gather ‘Round Padawans (Part 4): Star Wars: Princess Leia Gets the Shaft
There is no question of Leia Organa’s importance to the Star Wars saga. She’s the heart of the rebellion, uniter of farm boys and scoundrels, a brilliant tactician, a brave soldier, and a survivor.
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Fun Facts In October
Some fun/interesting/random/quite dull actually facts about the month of October.
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Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced!
The rumours have been flying around for months, but now we finally have the official announcement of the cast for Disney’s first entry into the Star Wars Saga.
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday, Carrie Fisher!
Ah, how time flies! When you go to a science fiction convention, it seems as though it might have just been yesterday when Return of the Jedi created the most iconic bikini costume of all time. And then you realize …
Continue ReadingWe KNEW You Could, Princess Leia!
Back in February we told you about Carrie Fisher signing on with Jenny Craig to lose weight and be a spokesman. This past week People.com published an article about Ms. Fisher having lost 30 lbs. in 18 weeks! Good job! If you want a smile, read Ms. Fisher’s weight loss blog on Jenny Craig’s website. Her […]
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