Circumstances being what they are at the moment, I'm sort of stuck in Burbank while the docs try to figure out which chemo regimen is going to work, as our trial-and-error approach these days seems to favor the error and prolong the trial.
But as frustrating as the whole cancer thing can be at times, I can always think of someone who has had more trials than myself, and for much longer: our brave heroes from the
Star Wars movie and book saga, who seem to have to save the whole galaxy at great self-sacrifice about once every six months. And at increasingly advancing ages. Their latest effort to rid the galaxy of all evil is chronicled in the new novel
Star Wars - Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse, by Troy Denning.
Being stuck in Burbank, I reached out to good friend Mike (and daughter Sydney) in Sacramento, and asked them if they might be able to attend the author's book signing, since his one and only California appearance was to be at Barnes & Noble, Arden Fair, Sacramento. I've never met Mr. Denning in person but by all accounts he's a very nice guy, and I've enjoyed his enthusiasm for Star Wars and its characters in interviews I've read.
So imagine my shock and delight when I discovered I had, indeed, through some sort of teleportation or dual-time continuum anomaly, attended the book signing - even posing for a picture with Mr. Denning himself!!
Mike and Sydney reported that Mr. Denning was extremely gracious and took time with everyone who attended the event. Here are Sydney and Mr. Denning, with the ever-watchful 501st standing guard.
Hey, here I am with Princess Leia and a Stormtrooper!!
So once again, I can't thank Mike and Sydney enough for braving a kooky Star Wars crowd on a school night. And for taking me along. You guys are the best.
May the Force be with you!!
