Written by Gene RoddenberryDirected by Marc Daniels For anyone who doesn’t know the story behind the original Star Trek series, the first pilot was scrapped for a variety of reasons by the […]
Sexual Assault in the Hospitality Industry
I saw it happen again tonight in one of my hotel worker groups. It’s the dirty little secret you aren’t warned about before you start working in hotels: sexual assault. It happens […]
Movie Review: Limbo – One of My Favorite Films and You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It
Written by John SaylesDirected by John Sayles John Sayles seems to be the sort of director people either love or hate. I’ve seen his work over the years without ever really associating […]
Corona Virus Diaries: January 16, 2021 and Musings on the Last Two Weeks
It’s been a long time since I’ve written about COVID, but I thought about it every day, of course. Going to Disney World, you’re reminded constantly on property to wear a mask […]
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Corbomite Maneuver – Balok’s Threat and Kirk’s Bluff
Written by Jerry Sohl and Gene RoddenberryDirected by Joseph Sargent Early in the series, when it was still trying to hash out the characters and their roles, there were many opportunities to […]
Favorite Travel Photos: Nassau, Bahamas
In 2011 I went on a cruise with two friends. One had gotten us a great rate through her Union. I hadn’t been on a cruise in almost 20 years (my first […]
Rulers of the Darkness by Harry Turtledove – Turning Tides in a World of Fantasy
In the fourth book in the series, author Turtledove shows the tide of battle turning. He’s taken the Second World War and translated it into a fantasy setting in the fictional world […]
Where Am I Once Again?
No, I haven’t disappeared off the face of the Earth. I also do not have COVID, nor have I taken part in the insurrection against our government. Three days ago was my […]
Movie Review: Armageddon – Action Packed Movie with Stunning Special Effects
Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno, and Robert Roy PoolDirected by Michael Bay It seems like lately this has been on some cable station every day. Why do […]
Star Trek: The Original Series – Dagger of the Mind – Mental Illness in Space
Written by Shimon Wincelberg and Gene RoddenberryDirected by Vincent McEveety Like other science fiction shows of the day, Star Trek managed to comment on many issues of the day and couch it […]
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