April 27, 2025: The Force Continues

1977.

My neighbor, a little older, invited me to a movie at the theater. Just us, no grown-ups.

At seven years old, this was a big deal. And after begging my parents, they finally said yes. I didn’t know much about the film — something called Star Wars.

His family drove and dropped us off. And… WOW.

For a kid, it was overwhelming. I still remember being whisked away by Luke, R2, Han, the spaceships, the Stormtroopers, and especially Darth Vader.

So, last night felt full-circle.

Luke, home from Boston, mentioned that Revenge of the Sith — one of the Star Wars prequels — had returned to theaters for its 20th anniversary. Without hesitation, we grabbed tickets.

Sitting in the cinema with my grown son, watching the Jedi fight the Empire, took me back to the ‘70s when I first lost myself in popcorn and light sabers.

Turns out, the Force really does run in the family.