In the last five years, I must remind myself that I'm not an NCO in the RCMP anymore... The higher education scene and younger folks are hard to deal with at times. Zen.

What to do when your money is running out but you need a book badly for a reason and can't borrow it? Buy it of course, and then go for a drink... mcfarlandbooks.com/product/alco...

As the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum turns 50, an expansive exhibition celebrates how art has coincided with space

I hang out in all the best "libraries". #TheBagLady #BuckRogers

Thank you Western University, Board of Governors, and University Secretariat for the parting gift to me as an outgoing member of Western University Board of Governors. I'm awestruck at receiving this absolutely wonderful artwork by Leroy Henry of the Six Nations of the Grand River. #WesternU

Hello Will, it's been a bit since my last visit. #stratfordfestival #WaitingForGodot

And we got a new episode of the SciFi Pubcast! Check it out! Episode 119: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu! On YouTube! youtu.be/8eEWUowswtk?si…

Whoa. I just saw a launch from this pad last month (from quite the distance away). This is a big one in the world of rocketry.

I witnessed Blue Origin's New Glenn-NG3 rocket launch this morning. We could see the pad from the beach. Awesomeness experienced.

This morning has started off well. #Gatorland

My favorite photo of the day I took of the Artemis II SLS launch - the solid rocket boosters disengaging. Not bad for using an iPhone from way out at Cocoa Beach. #Artemis #NASA #CSA #RocketLaunches

Another day. Another rocket launch. But this time with folks who are actually going to the Moon. Outstanding #NASA #Artemis #SLS #RocketLaunches. I just made back to my hotel in Lake Buena Vista because of the traffic. People came in the hordes to witness history.

#ArtemisII #SLS #RocketLaunch I'm in position to catch the launch. Please let it go today!

I'll be doing my best to get out for the SLS Artemis II launch on Wednesday (with an option for Thursday.) I've reserved a rental car but it's going to be tough with the traffic. It's also spring break and Easter week so things are quite busy here in Central Florida... my new home.

Now that's a cool Christmas tree ornament. #StarWars #DisneySprings

Another day. Another rocket launch. I love the Space Coast.

Current status.

I won today. I sold my car last week and today I bought toilette paper and brought it back to my apt via bus. Victory, right? Anyway, I'm on vacation for the next two weeks. Heading to the #StarTrekCruise tomorrow.

So, I had great fun watching The Wrecking Crew, by Amazon MGM Studios. They did well targeting it towards Gen X. It worked! Perhaps not a great film, but it's an awesome movie! And the setting is Hawaiʻi! www.imdb.com/title/tt3304...

I must admit, one of the more amusing aspects of watching the Olympics Opening Ceremonies is seeing the countries names in Italian as they march in. Good fun.

Great. I'm in London, Ontario for another seven weeks (minus two for the Star Trek Cruise) and a tiny cozy Irish pub just opened fairly near me. Just my luck. The Off Licence Pub. It's within the Bag Lady Variety at Pall Mall and Maitland. Check it out. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Farewell Star Trek Cruise VII straw hat. You were a trooper and did good service.

Make this event if you can! I'll be there in spirit as I have to work the ole GC.

I don't usually weigh in on pop culture content outside my own little podcast (SciFiPubcast) but #StarTrekAcademy Season 1 Episode 4 "Vox in Excelso" was really well done. It was the first episode of the series that made me care. Good job. #StarTrek #ParamountPlus

Support this great event if you can! I have to work, but I'll be there in spirit.

This is a hot topic. And cool too. www.wsj.com/science/spac...

Checking out The Folk'N Guys at The Beer Kitchen at 100 Kellogg. The first set just started. Intro to Games of Thrones, instrumental. Wow. London, Ontario, has such great stuff going on if you know where to find it.

It's going to be a busy week so I'll post now. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all. Slàinte, Joel

Hello Ottawa. I'm back for a night. Let's have some fun, shall we? It's been a bit. (Photo is of the view from my hotel room.)

I'll miss Dave. www.westviewfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/g...

Happy American Thanksgiving all. I've managed to rewatch A Charlie Browns Thanksgiving and now, I'm heading to work. Enjoy!

Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. #LestWeForget #LdnOnt

Status.

Trader Sam's at the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World knows how to serve a Bud Light to an older fellow in style... Great tiki joint.

Status tonight in Nashville. Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers.

Just a red-tailed hawk hanging out above the main doors of University College at Western University in London, Ontario - nothing to see here... #WesternU

Yes! The Grad Club is having a mascot design contest! www.uwogradclub.ca/mascot I'm of course hard at work with potential designs. And you could be too! (Note: I have no idea if AI generated images are allowed. I'm just going with my muse. See the website for the submission guidelines.)

Happy #startrekday2025! In honor of the franchise, here's a pic of me at the future birthplace of James T. Kirk, from my 2022 cross-country road trip. #LLAP #StarTrek

Welcome back Western Space! We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership. Follow along on our website at www.space.uwo.ca

The University of Chicago recently announced pauses on admissions to some of its humanities doctoral programs. Tyler Austin Harper argues that it's “a particular gut-punch to the humanities, not just at the university itself, but nationally and even globally.”

We got out a podcast episode! Enjoy SciFi Pubcast - Episode 114: Superheroes Movies: Superman & The Fantastic Four: First Steps! New episode is out now! It's a bit of a stretch for us, we know. www.scifipubcast.space/superheroes-...

It's always nice to see wildlife on campus, looking north from the University Drive Bridge, along the Thames River, in London, Ontario. #WesternU

Whoa. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Great episode. Captain Kirk!

Alright @stratfest.bsky.social. Let's do this. www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/Play...

I'm sorry I'm missing Star Trek Las Vegas this year. Have fun and enjoy the Klingon bloodwine. #STLV @creationent.bsky.social

Huzzah! The Grad Club is back open (summer hours)!

Interesting reading list by The Atlantic on the problems of (and facing) modern universities (gifted article). www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

So on average, I consumed about 4 hours a day of science fiction content for the past four years with my PhD research. I just finished the brilliant 1967-68 British series, The Prisoner. I have thoughts....good ones. Patrick McGoohan was way before his time. www.imdb.com/title/tt0061...

Sunfest! I've made it! The free international music festival runs until Sunday night at Victoria Park in London, Ontario. Good times. Also #andersoncraftales has a branded Sunfest cerveza. How cool is that?

Wait. There's a Hallmark Christmas cruise out of Miami? www.hallmarkchristmascruise.com