Carrie Fisher Archives

Between the Bookends Jan ’17: Princesses and a Python

January 15, 2017December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

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.

The Problems with Leia, Star Wars Episode IX, and Representation

January 9, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh4

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?

GeekMoms Discuss Leia and Fisher and Episode IX

January 8, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh

When it comes to the future of Leia after Carrie Fisher, the GeekMoms agree… that we don’t all agree.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Padawan Goals

January 5, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.

Inspiration for 2017 From Those Who Left Us in 2016

December 30, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Tate

Although many talented entertainers have gone, their words, music, and characters will continue to inspire us.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Geek Girl Power

December 29, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Our general is gone, Geek Sisters. But we are not alone.

Carry On General: A Tribute To Carrie Fisher

December 27, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

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.

Thank You, General Leia

December 30, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh21

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.

Gather ‘Round Padawans (Part 4): Star Wars: Princess Leia Gets the Shaft

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

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.

Fun Facts In October

October 2, 2014November 26, 2017Sarah Pinault2

Some fun/interesting/random/quite dull actually facts about the month of October.

We KNEW You Could, Princess Leia!

May 17, 2011December 15, 2017Patricia Vollmer

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 […]