The Science of Star Wars
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 9:39PM by Ann Niddrie Ann Niddrie Master B had his 11th birthday and I am discovering that birthday's will no longer be a picnic party in the park, they are to be go kart parties and trips to meet Yoda. Fair enough. A young man will seek wisdom where he sees fit.
We packed our bags for our excursion to a galaxy far far away and set out to the Powerhouse Museum. A sunny day was the perfect day to go to the museum as there were no queues for tickets, for the ladies toilets or a peek at the displays. Our stroll through the Star Wars display was leisurely, and I let myself be ensconced in the science and the world of Luke Skywalker and his cronies. I saw the original films so many times as a child that I was excited to see the real models used in the film, and the costumes right there before my eyes. I did however feel there was a huge oversight in the exhibition of the ewoks and their contribution the survival of our favourite heroes.
Upon leaving the museum the sun was hanging low in the sky and about to disappear behind a number of large buildings. A cool breeze swept my hair from my face and the silence was calm yet eerie. There was no rushing of cars, trucks and buses, only leaves falling gently to the ground while others made their first appearances.
I believe Autumn is hanging in the wings ready to come on stage..
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