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Derek Edwards

Derek Edwards

Apr
30
Thirty Years of Thrawn

Thirty Years of Thrawn

Heir to the Empire, the first appearance of Thrawn, was published thirty years ago today. Since then, he's been in books, comics, and animation. Thrawn isn't heroic, he isn't even terribly ethical, but he is a weirdly selfless evil that makes him respectable, where the Emperor was contemptible.
33 min read
Apr
26
Running Commentary 4/26/2021

Running Commentary 4/26/2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Finale), Secrets of the Whales, Grey Crowned Crane
4 min read
Apr
19
Running Commentary 4/19/2021

Running Commentary 4/19/2021

Bear Guide, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episode 5), American Goldfinch
3 min read
Apr
12
Running Commentary 4/12/2021

Running Commentary 4/12/2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episodes 2 & 3), Baikal Teal
3 min read
Apr
09
Book Review | Star Wars: Victory's Price

Book Review | Star Wars: Victory's Price

This book, and this trilogy, is the best thing to come out of Star Wars in some time. You should read it. It's well worth your time, even if you aren't much of a Star Wars fan.
6 min read
Mar
29
Running Commentary 3/29/2021

Running Commentary 3/29/2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episode 4), Eastern Bluebird
4 min read
Mar
22
Running Commentary 3/22/2021

Running Commentary 3/22/2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Episode 1), Common Grackle
4 min read
Mar
17
Book Review | Star Wars: Into the Dark

Book Review | Star Wars: Into the Dark

A well-told story about the Jedi at their peak, which is what the High Republic era promises. I'd recommend it even if you haven't read the earlier books.
7 min read
Mar
15
Running Commentary 3/15/2021

Running Commentary 3/15/2021

The Hustler, BattleBots, Hooded Merganser
6 min read
Mar
08
Running Commentary 3/8/2021

Running Commentary 3/8/2021

WandaVision (Episode 9), BattleBots, Pileated Woodpecker
4 min read
Mar
01
Running Commentary 3/1/2021

Running Commentary 3/1/2021

WandaVision (Episode 8), BattleBots, Warframe (DevStream re-cap), European Blue Tit
5 min read
Feb
22
Running Commentary 2/22/21

Running Commentary 2/22/21

Marshmallow bags too big, WandaVision (Episode 7), BattleBots, Great-crested Grebe
4 min read
Feb
20
Among the Birds of the Mitten

Among the Birds of the Mitten

Experiences in birding throughout lower Michigan, with a title adapted from John Muir.
27 min read
Feb
15
Running Commentary 2/15/2021

Running Commentary 2/15/2021

WandaVision (Episode 6), BattleBots, Iron Man 2, Northern Cardinal
4 min read
Feb
09
Book Review | Star Wars: Light of the Jedi

Book Review | Star Wars: Light of the Jedi

While I read this without ever feeling like I should quit mid-way through, I have no real desire to read it ever again. Its strength, and its purpose, really, is in its world-building. By itself, that's not enough to make a good book.
10 min read