Kestryl's Quiet Little Spot

Now these are just wonderfull..... (click on the links for more)

Top 11 Rejected Star Wars TV Shows

• Queer Eye for the Jedi

Top 11 Ways George Lucas Could Ruin Episode III

• Have the Empire invade the planet of Erak on the pretext that they have weapons of mass destruction.

Top 11 Characters Not Appearing in Revenge of the Sith

• Chewbacco - The chaw spittin' Wookiee

Top 11 Misappropriated Star Wars Quotes: Episode I

• "WOOKIEE, MOTHERFUCKER! DO-YOU-SPEAK-IT?'"

Top 11 Misappropriated Star Wars Quotes: Episode II

• "Yes you did, Qui-Gon. You tried to fuck him. And Darth Maul don't like to be fucked by anybody, except Mrs. Maul."

Christian Wisdom of the Jedi Masters

Now if this isn't stranger than fiction... what is?

Do Pets Go to Heaven?

I've been struggling with my faith for the last month or so, and one of my biggest questions is about pets in heaven. This is because our family has been going to church regularly for the past few weeks, and each week my oldest son talks to me about how he misses Michael. This is natural because when we had to put Michael to sleep, we had to somehow explain to him why Michael was never coming home again. We explained that Michael was in heaven and that he would never be coming back here, but eventually he would see him again in heaven.

Now comes to my mind.... Is that what Christians believe? It may seem like a small issue for some people, but for me it is rather important. I kid with people that Michael was my first born (that's why he got my middle name), but in truth he was much like a first child. I'm not saying that I give him the same status as my actual children, but still he was important. So the question comes, is there an afterlife for Michael?

What I have come to find, is that in Christianity there is no definitive answer for that question. Christianity, the bible, the crucifixion, all deal with human issues. Of course animals play a big part in the bible, but only in relation to human issues. However, in my searches for an answer to my question, one thing that I've come across that I like is the question of redemption. Of course Christians believe that you must accept Christ and the Holy Spirit into your life, and be saved by Christ's sacrifice and blood to enter heaven. This is due to human sin, and the concept of original sin, something which animals don't have.

So do pets go to heaven? I think the best answer is, in this life you have to decided for yourself. For me, I think the answer is yes, God knows how important are pets are to us here so as a loving father, of course he will provide them with an afterlife and reunite pets with their owners once they arrive there. But another great answer is that yes or no, once you are in God's presence and he explains the mysteries of the universe, you will understand the reason why pets do, or do not go to heaven, and you will be content with the answer.

In my effort to keep my Star Wars memories alive and well, I'm revisiting some of my favorite Star Wars related sites. Here is one of my favorites.

Trooper Clerks

I haven't written in a long time... but I haven't really felt the need to until today. For those of you who know me, you know that I am a Star Wars geek and proud of it. I just got back from our 10 day campout for Episode III (I myself wasn't there every day, but my tent was), and now I am depressed.

We have come to the end, the last of the Star Wars movies, the last multi-day campout for a movie, the end. It's only been a day, but I miss it. I miss the eggings, the early morning honking drive-bys, the uber-nerds, the daily lightsaber fights, the evening outdoor movies, I miss it all.

These strangers became family for 10 short days. 6 and 3 years ago, we left knowing that we'd see most of us again in 3 years, to see the next installment of the trilogy. Now we left knowing that for many of us, it would be the last time we ever saw each other. All we are left with is waiting for the DVD release, knowing that each time we watch the movie the memories will return.

To everyone who spent time in line, I want to say thank you. Some of you were closer to me than others, and some of you I may not have even liked, but you all left me with wonderful memories that I will cherish throughout my life.

I know that within a few days, this depression will lift and I will go on with my life, but for now I look back, wishing that those few days would have never ended. To all Star Wars fans out there in the universe, and especially to those who became my family at the Big Newport Theater, I say... May the Force be With You.... Always.