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Star Trek Anniversary – To Boldly Go And Live Long And Prosper

Star Trek Day is about celebrating a visionary science fiction TV show on September 8, which had the broadcast premiere of the series on that day in 1966. The day is celebrated by fans across the world to acknowledge the cultural impact of the Star Trek franchise.

Since the original series there have been spinoff series such as The Next Generation, Discovery and Strange New Worlds that continue the story that creator Gene Roddenberry brought to life fifty-nine years ago.

As a fan of the series, I have been impacted by its morality, social justice, and dedication to inclusion. Without Star Trek, the world would be different. It’s ultimate statement of creating a world in which all can take part is the Vulcan concept of infinite diversity in infinite combinations. We need that now more than ever these days. Thank you, Star Trek, for showing us a better way forward. May we Boldly Go as we Live Long And Prosper as we head into Star Trek’s 60th anniversary in 2026.

Star Trek is the story of the future we must find our way towards. I think God would want that too.

Quote Of The Day

Though in war, you can only get killed once. In politics, it can happen over and over.

President Laura Roslin of the 12 Colonies of Kobol (Battlestar Galactica)

Rewatching Battlestar Galactica (2004 Series)

Tonight, we have begun a re-watch of Battlestar Galactica from 2024 that was produced by Ronald D. Moore. This update of the late-1970s program takes a decidedly darker tone as what’s left of humankind struggles for survival against the robot Cylons, who have killed millions. The Galactica, led by William Adama, protects a patched-together fleet of civilians – led by de facto president Laura Roslin – in search of a mythical planet called Earth.

I grew up a fan of the 1978 edition, but this updated version is my favorite. It’s full of complex issues, like family, politics, survival, espionage, sociology, religion, mysticism, and more. This show has a great cast including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackoff, Jamie Bamber, and Tricia Helfer.

May The Fourth Be With You, May The Force Be With You

It’s May 4, 2024, and today is dedicated to all things related to Star Wars. This is a high holy day for nerds everywhere who adore the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2D2, and C3PO. May The Fourth is a rift on “May The Force Be With You,” commonly said among the Jedi and those fighting The Empire led by Darth Vader.

In my opinion, this is a story of friendship, faith, and fighting the good fight. It’s also about learning to live and work with people from worlds much different than one lives in. Everywhere across the galaxy, people are fighting the good fight against the evils of greed and injustice. Friends May The Fourth and May The Force be with you all.

Doctor Who @ 60 – They Are Back For An Adventure In Time And Space

Doctor Who has turned 60 years old this year and to celebrate there will be 3 specials that will air on the BBC in the UK and Disney+ everywhere else. Reprising their roles of The Doctor and Donna Noble, David Tennant, and Catherine Tate will take us on another adventure that will lead up to the 15th Doctor’s debut played by Ncuti Gatwa, and joining him will be Ruby Sunday played by Millie Gibson.

I think the timing is right for the Doctor’s return and for Russel T. Davies’s return as showrunner. However, I am still not happy about what he did to Torchwood which is another discussion for another day.

It’s time for some new adventures in time and space for Team TARDIS.

Boldly Go, It’s Star Trek Day

On September 8, 1966, Star Trek debuted for the first time on television with “The Man Trap,” the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.

This show has been a beacon of inclusion, logic, science and hope. I am proud to be a fan of this terrific TV show that has been so influential and inspirational for people all around the world.

May this show continue to encourage us to Live Long And Prosper.