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. Read More
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Between the Bookends Jan ’17: Princesses and a Python
Tag Archives: 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? Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Geek Girl Power
Our general is gone, Geek Sisters. But we are not alone. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Fun Facts In October
Some fun/interesting/random/quite dull actually facts about the month of October. Read More
We 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… Read More
