I'm really liking the vibe so far. In fact, between the Mandalorian and this show, I am really enjoying the more limited stakes in these stories. Although I'm sure it will ramp up to something more galaxy-wide eventually, it's precisely the small scale that has been so fun.

And while of course a large part of Fett's coolness was his lack of backstory, I certainly don't mind this show exploring the interim years. Him having the opportunity to learn and grow as a character both post-sarlacc and as a (somewhat inept) crime-boss is a great framing. And it's neat that some of the Tusken lore from Knights of the Old Republic is being explored.

Also, his personal gaffi stick is BADASS. I hope he starts carrying it again. In fact, it's a theory of mine that he's going to have to re-embrace his Tusken trappings and meld them with his reclaimed armor/identity to forge his new life. I think they fore-shadowed that with his statement that the tuskens shouldn't have to hide in the (horrifying) lizard trip scene. They're gonna join him in Jabba's palace and be more established.

On that note, "I thought that was part of the dream." was a golden line

and also that wookie was the coolest thing I've ever seen.

Not so good:
From the first notes of The Mandalorian music, it was iconic. Perfect for the character and story. So far, absolutely nothing about Fett's soundtrack is catching me. Which is fine, I guess. Music doesn't have to call attention to itself. But so far it feels really generic.

And Mos Espa is way too clean. Very little about the town sections of the show feel like they've got that Tattooine grittiness.

I'm also not quite buying Fett's sudden concern for the downtrodden moisture farmers he exhibits in a few scenes. His relationship with the tuskens I get, and maybe his near-death experience shifted his thinking, but I really want to see him just SHOOT someone who looks at him wrong. Maybe even someone who doesn't QUITE deserve it lol.

So whatcha think?

Almost been six months since the little one joined our home, and it's been a challenging blast! There's a lot I could say, but I'll just spit some facts and leave some pictures and call it a day

Galaxy Anne is doing really well with us. Some days are harder than others, but she definitely considers herself to truly belong here (as well she should). Lots of amazing moments over these months:

First time she said "I love you!" or called me "Dad!" was about six weeks after placement. I absolutely did NOT pressure her to do so on any level, but just the same it was nice to hear after some weeks of her calling the Mrs "Mommy." Her temp foster family had let me know that she bonded much more quickly with the mom than with the Dad, so I knew ahead of time. But it was nice to know my care to let her feel safe with me worked Great feeling.

She's playing Zelda with us (Skyward Sword), occasionally taking over the controls semi-competently. Future gaming sessions are going to be a blast

She loves spending time "tinkering", i.e. using all kinds of random supplies to make contraptions and inventions like door-openers, hammocks for stuffed animals, twirly-gigs and whatnot. We've added a lot of tinker supplies to her arsenal.

She loves dresses, which is fantastic because I love shopping

She's gotten really into science (as a 5yo understands it) as we've introduced STEM kits through monthly subscriptions. Rockets and space are a passion of hers! She now wants to be a princess astronaut when she grows up, and then to be "queen of the moon".

There are, of course, bad days. Everything she's been through is ROUGH to process for a 5yo (or really, anyone), but we all love each other and belong together. That's what matters right now.

Photos link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QRFU7bNuFSKzvCT58

Just posting this here, because I feel like Trump leaving office is a good thing to mark with a post.

Feel free to share your thoughts. I'm just relieved. Whole new set of challenges going forward, but at least we don't have an Executive pouring gas on the fire and calling it "achievement".