Jedi at heart. — For better or for worse, I have not changed much since my suburban Midwest childhood. I find this true of most people. Thanks to social media, it’s easy to check up on old classmates. Almost inevitably, I find myself muttering, “Yep, that makes sense,” as I peruse their profiles. …

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was a defining moment in my childhood — As a girl born in the mid-1970s, I learned early on that boys held the high ground. It started with Sunday dinners at Grandma’s. My older female cousin and I were always stuck drying the fancy dishes in the kitchen while my brothers and male cousins were wrestling in the…

Plan ahead to relieve travel stress in your child. This story was originally published on November 29, 2016 on The DIS. Search for “Disney World reveal videos,” and you will find millions of results. The authentic ones are sweet, if not slightly gag-inducing, private moments of families celebrating an upcoming…

I understand his sentiment, if not his methods. — The Oscars were all the buzz this morning. As usual, there were a bunch of movies I haven’t seen and rambling speeches, and I know this without even watching it. Imagine my surprise when the local news teased a clip at the top of the show of one guy hitting…

When the lane ends, who will you be? — Spring road construction season approaches and drivers prepare for the onslaught of orange barrels. Some take this yearly inconvenience in stride. They accept the additional time to their daily commute and stock their vehicles with rations and travel urinals. For other drivers, though, it marks the beginning of a time…

Lucasfilm’s trailer for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi promises Vader’s minions — Star Wars fans are riding the high of the official teaser trailer for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi released by Lucasfilm. The Disney Plus series, debuting May 25, 2022, is arguably the most anticipated show on the streaming service since The Mandalorian. It features popular characters that fans only dreamed of…

Calling myself to action — It happened again and this time it was in an area where I have friends and family. Another school shooting caused panic, instilled trauma, and changed the course of life for many staff and students. Horrified and angry, I uttered the same things I’ve said every other time it’s happened: …

Disney fans are not holding back on how they feel about the value of Disney’s latest offering. But should they be the ones judging value? — When Star Wars joined the Disney family in 2012, it was not a happily blended fandom. Star Wars fans strongly felt that Disney would ruin their beloved franchise, and Disney fans thought Star Wars should not have a prominent presence in their theme parks. The relationships fractured even more over…

The months keep creeping by as Disney Cruise Line fans wait for information about cruises resuming in the United States. When operations shuttered in March 2020, it was unthinkable that the industry could be frozen for an entire year. …