My writing group did a challenge today for May Fourth and I wanted to share my story with you. I also dragged up some favorite Star Wars photos from over the years for fun.
Tomorrow I’ll have a recap of my book signing for you with lots of pictures. You guys, it was a full house! I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow. Have a great rest of your Sunday.
New Friend
In the shadow of an enormous fake moon, a child drags the top-half of a battle-droid through the dark red sand and into the home she used to share with her father.
“Roger, Roger,” it says again and again, the pitch changing as she lifts it, dropping it in an empty metal bowl.
“We’re friends now,” Skylara says, taking her helmet off. “So, no more fighting, okay?”
“I wasn’t programmed for this….” it whirs, its head swiveling, scanning the room. Dozens of incomplete droids lay scattered about—some discarded on the floor, others perched in makeshift cradles of cups and bowls.
“Hey everyone, meet our new friend,” Skylara says.
“Roger, Roger,” the droids reply, and the sound is almost loud enough to drown out the memory of her father’s screams. Almost. She’ll head back out in the morning to scavenge the battlefields once more.
Bridgette Tales 
So beautiful photos. Who’s family in pic? Lovely you sharing your story. So cute looking photos. Wonderful favorite Star Wars photos. Nice painting. I like. God bless you, Bridgette 👏.
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Thank you for the kind words! That’s me and my family over the years, some of our favorite Star Wars memories. I’m glad you liked them and I hope you have a fantastic day.
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Most welcome , Bridgette. Iam so happy you like my little poor comment. You have a memorable day 🎉☺️.
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A lovely collection Bridgette. It was good to see your little photo model those years ago.
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Thanks! I didn’t get the fancy camera until a few years ago, but she’s always been game to take photos with me. It was fun to revisit these Star Wars memories.
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Love the story, love the photos. I got your book and it’s on the shelf, next up 🙂
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Thank you so much, Roy! That means the world to me.
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Fantastic tale and photos, Bridgette! So glad to hear you had a full house, can’t wait to hear about the signing and to dive into your book! It’s sitting next to me but haven’t been able to dive in yet.
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I’m so happy you got your book, Dawn! I’m excited to share photos of the event with you today. I’m still a bit overwhelmed by all this new stuff, but in a good way.
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Great microfiction and cute family. 😁
Have a great day, Bridgette!
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Thanks, Michael! It was fun to revisit these memories of Star Wars over the years. In some ways I miss the little faces in these photos, but I also really like the adults my children are becoming and the freedom I have to explore my own interests again. Time is weird!
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Time is definitely weird. I know what you mean about seeing the little faces, but in other ways it is so great to see them maturing.
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Wonderful captures my friend ♥️♥️♥️
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So glad you like them!
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