Outer Space — The Final Frontier

Back in 1969 I was five years old and I remember a momentous event took place — the first manned Moon landing. Today is the 36th anniversary of Apollo 11. In honor of that event Google has created a map of the moon which you can see here. Use the zoom controls by pressing on the plus sign and you will learn what the moon is really made of.

Also I was saddened today to learn of the death of James Doohan better known as Scotty of Star Trek, dead at the age of 85. He was one of my favorite characters on Star Trek. I remember being very young and watching Star Trek with my dad. I don’t know if I really understood what was going on but I enjoyed every episode. I think I have seen every original series Star Trek episode at least 10 times. There was something special about Star Trek that intrigued me. In my mind other sci-fi programs and movies of the 70s couldn’t hold a candle to Star Trek. I’ve seen all of the Star Trek movies and every one of the spinoff series.

I’ve never believed in extraterrestrial life so I’m not sure what it is that really fascinated me about Star Trek. Perhaps it might have been the excitement of the future possibilities of technology. Having been disabled my entire life I have benefited greatly from advances in engineering and computer technology. When one is limited, such as myself, in the physical realm advanced technology brings a freedom to one’s ability to be creative and purposeful in society. As I watched Star Trek as a child, all those many years ago, I never imagined that one day I would be sitting in front of a computer speaking words that are typed on the screen just as I’m doing this very moment. As one of my other favorite Star Trek characters would say, “Fascinating!” How much do you know about Star Trek? Can you guess which character often used that phrase? Let me know your responses in the comments section.

2 Comments:
At July 21, 2005 10:22 PM, Pastor Jack, Sr. said…
As the guy with whom you watched most of the Star Trek series, I would say it was the one with the “pointy ears”!

At August 03, 2005 2:25 PM, March Hare said…
Hi Karen,I found your blog via LaShawn Barber. I noticed that you read Michelle Malkin, too. Two other blogs I recommend are The Anchoress and Happy Catholic (who also enjoys science fiction). Links are on my blogsite: http://www.marchhareshouse.blogspot.com. My favorite Star Trek character was Dr. “Bones” McCoy, although I had a soft spot for Scotty as well!Regards…