Recently watching Rogue One, I was struck by its style and storytelling chops as if it was the first time, but then its deeper themes and devices become more apparent to me than they ever had before. I tweeted as much at the time and while the replies […]
Parting with all possessions that don’t spark a sense of joy is the quintessence of Marie Kondo’s career, a Japanese author and consultant who has taken the western world by storm with her self-styled ‘KonMari’ method. Drawing from the tenants of mindfulness and eastern […]
There’s a lot to look forward to when your baby starts walking but, I confess, one of the things I’ve most been looking forward to is being able to quote Obi Wan from Rey’s vision in The Force Awakens. So, without further ado, I can finally say: “These […]
Since starting Raising a Rebel some ten months ago to coincide with the birth of my daughter, I’ve integrated myself into the Star Wars community like never before. While I’ve always had a special place in my heart for this fairy tale family saga, my interaction as a […]
