Well yesterday was Star Wars Day, perhaps you took the day off work to participate in your favourite variation of binge watching the movies. Or sadly you did not have the luxury of doing that because you had to work. Well This year the celebrations are on a Saturday, so it truly is a Happy… Read More »
In a previous post, I noted the history of Star Wars Day. Today I just want you to embrace you inner fandom, celebrate a franchise that has spanned over 40 years. Greet every one you meet with “May the 4th be with you”. Maybe binge watch the original trilogy! Binge watch the second trilogy? Sure… Read More »
I had the distinct pleasure of being in the beautiful and historic old city of Quebec, just in time to attend their Comic Con! Of course I expected to see the usual Star Wars characters, Doctor Who(s), and miscellaneous comic book (anti)-heroes. It would appear the among the participants that Deadpool and Harley Quinn were… Read More »
“Hey Thunder Bay, are you ready to polka!?” Most acts roll into town prepared to rock out, but not Weird Al! He comes equipped with his accordion to polka the night away. The set list was replete with most of the standards we have come to love, including “Eat it!” and “Another one rides the… Read More »
Most everybody is aware of the now famous Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May the Fourth! Have you ever heard of Revenge of the Fifth? It is the proverbial Boxing Day holiday to Christmas. It is silently acknowledged on May the 5, the day after the much beloved Star Wars Day. Just as May… Read More »
Star Wars, the classic 1977 hit that changed the life for millions of people around world. It introduced us to an eclectic cast of characters. It also re-imagined the future of science fiction for the generations that followed. What it also gave us, was an insight into the Jedi Knights, the honour bound defenders of… Read More »
While doing some genealogy through the winter of 2016, I found some names in the archives that would be 3rd cousins to me, Gary & Craig Barwell. By good fortune, they too, have Abthorpe blood flowing through their veins 🙂 Their names would hit my Facebook feed over the years, so after I made the… Read More »