My First Time - A Confession
Like many my age, it seems only natural that Star Wars is a part of my life. It’s been around as long as I can remember, and since it hit popular culture like a ton of bricks during my youth like most kids I embraced it.
I have seen all the films, in all their various “editions” what seems like thousands of times. VHS, DVD, Special Edtion, boxed set, in the theater, digital projection - you name it I’ve seen it.
But I must confess, I am not sure I remember the very first time I saw A New Hope. I know I was 6 years old, and I know I saw it, but I don’t specifically remember the experience. Blasphemy, I know - especially for someone as big a Star Wars geek as I am, but it’s the truth.
I’ll tell you what I do remember about Star Wars in 1977 - Christmas! Kenner ruled the world that season, and on that day I started a collection of Star Wars toys that would entertain me for the next 10 30 years. Most of them are still in the attic at my parents home - well worn from many an epic battle in the back yard.
So today I celebrate Star Wars not to honor something that happened 30 years ago, but as a celebration of the role it still plays in my and many other’s life’s enjoyment. And I look to the day when I can share it with my children who will probably tell me how dumb it all is.
May the Force Be With You.
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My 11-year-old son loves all the Star Wars movies. He and my husband have been watching them all together in order (starting with Phantom Menace) on DVD. I bet your son will enjoy them too.