My husband is a channel surfer. I walked in last night and he was watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I arrived at the moment when a wise character was telling the main character, “The belonging you seek is not behind you, it is ahead.” She’s advising her to stop waiting for something (or someone)...
Tag: Star Wars
Are You Cool Enough to be an Artist/Writer?
Not long ago, my youngest daughter and I were talking about high school popularity. “But Mom, you weren’t cool in high school, right?” “Oh I was extremely cool,” I said. “It’s just that no one knew it.” See, from my point of view, being popular in high school (for most people) meant giving up part...
The Force is With Artists, Always
How can I not comment on the upcoming release of the new Star Wars movie? I’m not a fanatic, nor do I plan to brave the crowds on opening night, assuming any tickets remain unclaimed. But from the years 1980–1983, a significant part of my heart and mind resided in the Star Wars universe. Why?...