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Things Worth Remembering

The three habits that lead to success are: Patience, Application, and Vision.

Take care: The person who will tell others' faults to you - will tell yours to others.

It is always better to be underestimated.

There are three things that are better than riches: Health, Freedom, and Honor.

Think swiftly, speak softly, act wisely.

"The world is neither Scottish, English, nor Irish, neither French, Dutch, nor Chinese, but human, and each nation is only the partial development of a universal humanity." - James Grant on founding the National Association for the Vindication of Scottish Rights, 1862

All from: The Book of Celtic Wisdom

Just you reconsider playing that message for him!

C-3PO:   “Just you reconsider playing that message for him!”
[R2 beeps a question]
C-3PO:   “No, I don’t think he likes you at all.”
[R2 beeps again]
C-3PO:   “No, I don’t like you either.”
         Star Wars IV: A New Hope

 

After watching an outline of the entire Star Wars saga, in sonnet form, Padawan Learner said, “Just you reconsider playing that message again.” Well, that settled which title this post was going to get.

I don’t… I don’t believe it.

Luke Skywalker: “I don’t… I don’t believe it.”
Yoda:                 “That is why you fail.”

           Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

 

This is what I don’t believe! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

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Here, Star Wars quotes are set to the music of several of John Williams’ movie soundtracks – Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter, etc – including, of course, Star Wars.

Thanks to Jake and Jake’s Mom for telling us about it.

I’ll be careful.

[a large-eyed creature gives Luke a rough shove and starts yelling in a language Luke doesn't understand]
Dr. Evazan:  ”He doesn’t like you.”
Luke:           “Sorry.”
Dr. Evazan:  ”I don’t like you either. You just watch yourself. We’re wanted men. I have the death sentence on twelve systems.”
Luke:           “I’ll be careful.”
Dr. Evazan:  ”You’ll be dead!”

           Star Wars IV: A New Hope

 

You have to be careful of the enemies you make in life, in order to keep on living. What if a strange guy who gave you the creeps moved into your building? Would you have what it takes to save the world?

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That’s no moon.

“That’s no moon. It’s a space station.”  Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars IV: A New Hope

 

What happens when Darth Vader needs a bite to eat? Is there a cantina on the Death Star? Let’s find out. There is some frequent language, especially as the video goes on. The vocals are by Eddie Issard. But funny. Oh, so funny.

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You can’t win, but there are alternatives to fighting.

“You can’t win, but there are alternatives to fighting.” ―Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars IV: A New Hope

What happens when Death is waiting for you? From the makers of Chad Vader. Again, language warning for delicate ears.

Death is a bit of a jerk

I hope so, Commander, for your sake.

“I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The emperor is not as forgiving as I am.” – Darth Vader, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi

 

In keeping with my last few Saturday posts, here’s a video about Darth Vader’s less-talented and slightly bumbling younger brother, Chad Vader, the day shift manager of a grocery store. This is the first of a series of Chad Vader videos. Links to the others are below. Warning: If you have tender little ears, you might not want to watch these.

Season 1
Chad Vader #1, Day Shift Manager

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Chad Vader #2, The Date
Chad Vader #3, The Night Shift
Chad Vader #4, Dog in the Store
Chad Vader #5, Holiday Blues
Chad Vader #6, New Job
Chad Vader #7, The Plan
Chad Vader #8, Clint vs. Chad

Chad Vader Training videos (season 2)
#1, A Spy in Produce
#2, Custodial Empowerment and You
#3, Decoding the Dress Code
#4, Are You Fit for Command?

And finally, the music video: Chocolate Rain

That wizard’s just a crazy old man.

“That wizard’s just a crazy old man.” ―Owen Lars about Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi, Star Wars IV: A New Hope

 

So you’re looking to off-load that Mega-SUV that seemed like such a great idea a couple of dollars per gallon ago. I’m sure you’ve figured out that you’re going to be mighty lucky to get more than 2 cents on the dollar for that monster these days. Well, with cheap, fuel-efficient new cars getting rarer and rarer on new car sales lots these days, you may find that you are forced to take the $1.74 that you pocket after selling the old vehicle and consider a used car. Be warned and take a few tips from a master Jedi who found himself in the same position.