Legacy – Alliance

I recently obtained the latest Dark Horse Trade Paperback in the Star Wars universe, Legacy – Alliance.

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Review

In the Legacy series, the Galactic Alliance is in need of a victory against the new Emperor Darth Krayt.  And Admiral Gar Stazi knows that their next action will lead them into a trap and bring an end to the Alliance.  However, they move forward with their daring mission to capture a new battle cruiser off the shipyards at Cad.   With this new ship, they can continue their struggle to bring peace to the galaxy far far away.  However, this group will need to find alliances in familiar places otherwise they could meet their certain doom when their new ship’s weapons are put on-line.  Read to find out how Galactic Alliance obtains their new ship, Alliance, and gains an ally.

Despite these set backs, Darth Krayt’s faithful servant Darth Wyyrlok is on his own mission to the Core to locate Sith powers that will help Darth Krayt see his vision come true for the Sith and their new empire.  But, on this dangerous mission where Sith will meet against ancient Sith powers, his failure could bring an end to the Sith emperor’s dreams.  Read to find out if Darth Wyyrlok is successful in obtaining the information to help the Sith emperor.

Dickinson Christmas

My sister send me the following quotation. Enjoy!

Emily Dickinson captures Christmas unlike anyone else.

“The Savior must have been
A docile Gentleman—
To come so far so cold a Day
For little Fellowmen—”

Have a Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2008

Have a Blessed Christmas!

The Lord Has Come

Journey to Bethlehem

What Christmas Is All About

A story I obtained from my father.  Have a Merry Christmas.

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This is what Christmas is all about…

Better bundle up – the goose bumps will freeze you!! I think I need to read this every year at Christmas.

Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors. It was from him that I learned the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from receiving.

It was Christmas Eve 1881. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn’t been enough money to buy me the rifle that I’d wanted for Christmas. We did the chores early that night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little extra time so we could read in the Bible.

The Indian and the Buffalo

With all the uproar in the current political scene, this story should get you to laugh out loud.

An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand pulling a male buffalo with the other. He says to the waiter: ‘Want coffee.’

The waiter says, ‘Sure, Chief. Coming right up.’

He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee. The Indian drinks the coffee down in one gulp, turns and blasts the buffalo with the shotgun, causing parts of the animal to splatter everywhere and then just walks out.

The next morning the Indian returns. He has his shot gun in one hand, pulling another male buffalo with the other. He walks up to the counter and says to the waiter, ‘Want coffee.’

The waiter says ‘Whoa, Tonto! We’re still cleaning up your mess from yesterday. What was all that about, anyway?’

The Indian smiles and proudly says ..

‘Training for position in United States Congress: Come in, drink coffee, shoot the bull, leave mess for others to clean up, disappear for rest of day.

The Clone Wars – Wild Space

I recently obtained the latest Del Rey Ballantine Book in the Star Wars universe, The Clone Wars – Wild Space by Karen Miller.

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Review 24 December 2008:

Another interesting tale that takes place during the current episodes in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animation series on the Cartoon Network in the US.

In this story, Senator Bail Organa has obtained information that could  bring a quick end to the war with the Separatists.  But, Senator Organa needs the help of the Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to verify this information. However, they are not aware that this trip is a trap set up by the Sith Lord, aka Palpatin, who has plans to bring everything under the Sith’s control. During this mission, Senator Organa and Jedi Master Kenobi are at odds with each other.  But, through their deadly journey on the planet Zigoola, the two will need to work together to end the influential power of the Sith has over Kenboi.

In the end, two may face their certain doom or establish the bonds that the Republic requires between a Senator and a Jedi to end this war with the Separatists. If you are following the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, this story will provide some back drop information you are missing between each episode.

Countdown to Winter Classic 2009

NHL Winter Classic Throwback Uniforms (courtesy: NHL)

In two weeks, the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks will meet in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago.   It should be a great game as the youthful Blackhawks appear to be on their way to accomplishing their 2008-2009 goal of making the playoffs.  Yet, the Red Wings are the defending Stanley Cup champions and they have reloaded and are ready to make another Stanley Cup appearance. A classic Original Six showdown in the Windy City.  Be sure to watch on NBC this New Years Day prior to the big college football bowl games.

However, it is Day 2 in setting up the ring for this game.  You can check out the time elapse building of the ring at NHL.com here.