May the Fourth Be With You
We celebrated our first Star Wars Day/May 4th four years ago. It was totally new to me and I had to ask what it meant. I quickly learned that it was taken from the Star Wars saying, "May the Force be with you." I've had a quick and steep learning curve and from one Baby Yoda in 2022, there are now six that are part of the Butterland Crew. One was rescued from a TJ Maxx in Oklahoma City, but the other five were gifts and they fit right in with Pep Le Monkee -- looking spiffy in his Jedi outfit -- and the teddy bears that have long lived here.
A number of years ago my dear friend Vivian, of blessed memory, gave me some advice. I met Vivian through our synagogue and we both belonged to a monthly study group. Vivian was closer to my parents' age and yet was as fun and lively as anyone I knew. I asked her what was her "secret." She told me I needed to have younger friends. If I lived a long life many of my friends would pass away and I needed to keep up with people who had more energy and different interests. She was a wise woman and I took her at her word.
I came to a group of younger, lively and fun friends via this Baby Yoda in the photograph. I somehow -- not even sure how it began -- started following the Baby Yoda community on Instagram and met the liveliest, most fun group all over the world. Mail goes back and forth, meetups are planned and enjoyed and the chat groups are lots of fun. In the depth of the Pandemic I never could have dreamed it, but what a gift of friendship and laughter.
A few weeks ago I traveled to meet up with some of the more local friends at a Tulip and Dinosaur festival. It was cold and windy, but we had a great time. Dinosaurs, tulips, friends and a visit to a favorite New Jersey diner.
I'm not sure who put together the combination of tulips and dinosaurs, but it was fun.
It's been a beautiful stretch of spring weather here. I made my way to the East Village on Sunday and discovered a great new coffee place and today's treat was seeing the flower festival at Rockefeller Center. I took lots of photographs of both and hope to do posts in the next few days.
As ever, thanks for visiting and May the Fourth be with you.
Carol, the tulips and dinosaur festival sounded like a fun event and I wondered where your favorite NJ diner is located as it’s in my home state. Socializing with those younger in age does offer a new perspective, I’m sure.
ReplyDeleteMay the Fourth be with you too! and Happy Cinco de Mayo, May the fifth!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post this was to read, Carol! I'm looking forward to seeing your photos from the flower festival soon. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid seed your friend Vivian planted! I've never seen any of the Star Wars shows, so at first this slog went right over my head. Regardless of the venue, meeting like-minded friends is a real blessing.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cute picture.
ReplyDeleteSIX Baby Yodas, Buttercup?! Really?
ReplyDeleteAt a time-of-life when so many of us are looking to “shed” ephemera, you’re acquiring more! Enjoy every one of them!
And you’re also so smart to be acquiring more and younger friends, to keep yourself young! You always were a smart kid.☺️
Tulips and Dinosaurs are an unusual mix, but I'm pleased it was fun.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan