In the last month of 2019, two things that shaped who I am came to an end. One is Star Wars, the science-fantasy film saga that for decades has captivated the movie-going public; the other is The Who, the British rock band that for decades as captivated disaffected youth. With the release of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, the franchise officially wrapped up its core story, dubbed the “Skywalker saga” that details the eternal struggle between Light and Dark as seen through several generations of one intergalactic family. And with the release of The Who’s twelfth studio album Who they put the period on what is one of the most laudable careers in rock. These two endings have spurred me to reflect back how on both entities have influenced me and what their respective endings mean to the greater whole. In short, one left me feeling a little hollow, one left me feeling surprisingly fulfilled, and both left me feeling thankful. Continue reading The Light and Dark Sides of Endings →