Besides Star Trek, another long standing interest of mine is Mesoamerican history and archaeology. You wouldn’t think there are a lot of connections between the two, but there are a few! So I thought I’d write a short thread about them (apologies if you’ve seen it before on the other site)… 1/

I’m going on a trip and am currently stomping around the airport with my phone on low battery trying to find a single electrical outlet that’s not either being used or broken…

Spock’s Brain is not a good episode (although it’s not as bad as is often claimed), but one thing I like about it is the moment when Kirk discusses which planet to explore and seeks input from Sulu, Chekov (and Uhura). It’s an unusual moment in the series, without the presence or Spock or McCoy.

R.I.P. Ralph Senensky, legendary Star Trek director of some of the most sensitive episodes of the series.

The odd-numbered Star Trek films are often considered the weaker ones. I’m not saying I agree with that or not, but I think one thing they all have in common is they have some of DeForest Kelley’s *best* moments.

Birthday parties on Romulus are no fun since everyone should always beware romulans bearing gifts…

I had no idea William Shatner and James Doohan were so petite until I saw this picture!

Oh and of you want #TTRPG Trek 'The Jihad' is probably the most adventuring party episode Trek ever made!

I’ve been rereading A Wizard of Earthsea with a friend who’s reading it for the first time, and it’s just such a marvelous example of High Fantasy. It’s not easy to write in formal and somewhat remote language without become stilted, but LeGuin does it…

It’s no surprise that the Golden Age of Science Fiction began in the 1940’s… man’s technology had reached a certain point; so, too, had man’s malevolence. No wonder then that writers cast their imaginations away from this planet with its baggage and limitations, and sent their thoughts to the stars…

I was up late last night but I instead of going to bed I was thinking about how cool it is that Spock’s viewer in Star Trek II is lit with blue light just like it was in the Original Series…

going to get the mail—but make it fashion

LOS ANGELES, 1965 It was before my time, but I think it would've been so interesting to be living in Los Angeles in the mid-60's, and working in the arts or entertainment… 1/

September 30th… October 1st

“Up for some spaghetti tonight, Bones?”

Despite his later professionalism, young Mr. Spock was something of a juvenile delinquent, as this early mugshot shows…

“One day Jim Kirk awoke from uneasy dreams to find himself transformed into a giant Horta”

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“Mr. Sulu, I believe our laundry has gotten mixed up”

Shots like this are why I watch this show…

The only proper way to watch William Shatner on tv…

WALTER KOENIG. Happy Birthday to the original Mr. Chekov!! I’ve been fortunate to meet him on three occasions, and he has always been friendly but, more importantly, *genuine*… 1/

“You’re becoming a young woman, Miri—please be careful if you go on social media!”

Me having a discussion with my buddies about why even after 59 years Original Star Trek is still our favorite…

Happy 59th and Happy Star Trek Day to everyone who carries this iconic universe forward! From writers, actors, and creators who imagine strange, new worlds to fellow fans who keep the dream alive and a community that continues to grow across generations! youtu.be/fqsf40q6Vp8?...

I saw Jaws on the big screen yesterday (it’s in theaters for the 50th anniversary—same age as me!) What a great film… the Trek connection (if there is one), is the music. John Williams’ rising half step theme in the bass is quite similar to Sol Kaplan’s for The Doomsday Machine.

I know Sybok was based on televangelists, but with his groupie followers he reminds me of those 70’s radical groups like the Weather Underground, Symbionese Liberation Army, and Manson Family. McCoy speaks of “brainwashing”, and “the Galactic Army of Light” definitely sounds like a cult.

This is a cute little comic book I’ve had for years, but I especially like that it has a Star Trek reference

What a fun idea!

The way things are going I’m all about putting an experienced crew back on the ship…

The orbital for "Shore Leave", as originally composited by the F/X house. Caught in the screening of the dailies, the image was flopped in the final print to avoid Florida, Cuba, and the Gulf Of Mexico appearing too conspicuously.

I know Koenig hated it, and it wasn’t a good wig, but I still prefer it to the comb-over! I know they were going for a Davy Jones vibe, and he does look younger in the wig, imho. I think a better crafted piece could’ve worked for him.

Heading out to Home Depot to buy a new starship captain…

I recently found some excerpts of Original Series Star Trek musical scores and couldn’t help but give them a whirl. Allow me to inflict some on you with my shrill oboe playing… 1. Vina’s Theme/Survivor’s Encampment (The Cage)

Post a non-religious picture you think of as holy:

They remain eternally fixed in time, whether on celluloid, videotape, or digital pixels. I was much younger than the youngest of them when I first watched this show; now I am older than the oldest of them. They remain the same, even as I continue aging…

“A whole day shooting with Nimoy… a fine actor, but those damned ears! I don’t care what I do… you could kill yourself but those ears will take the scene.” —DeForest Kelley

I love that episode where spock caught the space disease that made him think he was a dog…

Shatner in the Metaverse…

me when I finally remember where I left my phone

I love how director Nick Meyer took on Wrath of Khan without knowing anything about Star Trek, and being notoriously disdainful of pop culture but ended up appreciating it so much he even wore a uniform now and then while filming.

If you see this, post a sword

When Star Trek was first starting production, directors wanted to know how the sets were laid out so they could plan shooting their episodes. There wasn’t enough room to keep all the permanent sets standing, so Matt Jeffries made a scale model…

Post someone who looks good in a hat.

omg I love that star trek episode with the space hippies!!!

For no particular reason, here’s a photo of my Dickel Whiskey bottle which is the same kind used in original Star Trek for Saurian Brandy. It was probably chosen for its strange curved neck (originally supposed to resemble an old gunpowder horn)… 1/