The Wandering Joe: The Wandering Jew
This may seem like an odd name for a blog, or at the very least a dire one so I figure it is probably a good idea to offer some insight. I chose the name “The Wandering Joe” for a couple of reasons;...
View Articlemark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Why Dr. McCoy was...
McCoy, Kirk and Spock are all about to die as their bodies are de-atomized over a period of several agonizing seconds. Everyone in the original Star Trek was quite condescending to Bones whenever he...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Red Shirt
Trekkies know what happens to the characters on away missions, if they are wearing red. Smith got the Vulcan hand sign for “Live Long and Prosper” incorrect. Her thumb should be held away from her...
View Article350 or bust: Live Long And Prosper, Already
Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the amazingly popular Star Trek series, was a man ahead of his time. Here is one of the things he to say about humanity and our problems (with one editorial comment...
View ArticleTrashy's World: Most super awesome…
Google doodle today! But maybe I’m just being a nerd. (7) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
View ArticlePolitics and its Discontents: Resistance Is NOT Futile
In the various incarnations that the series Star Trek has enjoyed, The Next Generation was my favorite. Starring the well-known Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart, whose regal commands propelled The...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: On a Trek for Stars
I can’t simply make a fun Star Trek related blog post, I have to tie it into the Canadian political discourse also. So, here we go. Ottawa Citizen reporter, Glen McGregor came up with a manifesto to...
View Articlemark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: How to outrage four...
I think we may have discovered a new sport. (via Humor Train.) Alltop cannot be offended by humor, unless you make fun of Power Rangers. Then it’s gloves off!
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: A Few Movies
Taking some time on the weekend to waste a little time, I caught up on some movies. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” [6/10] was extremely uncomfortable at times, and oh so predictable, but still...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Cycling In Regina Isn’t Always Easy
What’s it like for a Regina cyclist to go see a movie? Besides homicidal/comical drivers (from Alberta), there are flooded Multi Use Pathways, and underpasses that are creeks. Persist past those...
View ArticleMelissa Fong: Why is Captain Picard so awesome?
First, this halloween getup: and now this: Jean-Luc, you are a stone cold fox. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Amnesty International, awesome, Patrick Stewart, social justice, […]
View ArticleDead Wild Roses: The DWR Friday Musical Interlude – The Surprising Musical...
Oh radio 2, how I wish you’d reformat again with more classical music. A huge hattip to the CBC for producing this wonderful journey through song. Also, who knew Tom Allen was a purveyor the dark art...
View ArticleDead Wild Roses: The DWR Friday Musical Interlude – The Surprising Musical...
Oh radio 2, how I wish you’d reformat again with more classical music. A huge hattip to the CBC for producing this wonderful journey through song. Also, who knew Tom Allen was a purveyor the dark art...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Escape From Planet Earth
I watched “Escape From Planet Earth” [8/10] a cartoon with Rob Cordery, and it’s pretty good. William Shatner plays the bad guy.
View ArticleCalgary Grit: Don Iveson will stand the test of time
Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor not a politician! Naheed Nenshi has built a reputation as Canada’s coolest mayor, at least among young progressives. He’s big on the Twitter. He’s hip (by politician...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Live Long, And Prosper – Nimoy Dies at 83
Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on Star Trek, is dead from COPD. He quit smoking 30 years too late. Of the original Star Trek cast, Scotty and Bones have also passed away. Good-bye @TheRealNimoy. You...
View ArticleDead Wild Roses: George Takei – On Star Trek and Society
Science fiction is one of those genres that can inspire genuine hope for the future. Gene Roddenberry’s idea was well ahead of its time, let’s hope we can live up to some of the ideals he put forward...
View Articlemark a rayner: William Shatner’s Inaugural Address
(After Winning the First Post-Two-Party Presidential Election) Friends, Americans, Countrymen! Lend me your ears. I come to bury our two-party system, not praise it. I stand before you today, not as a...
View ArticleDead Wild Roses: Transporter or Death Machine? – Star Trek Questions.
Star Trek writers have fun with the technology in their universe. CGP gray takes a look at some of the issues that transporters bring to the table. Filed under: Philosophy Tagged: Consciousness,...
View ArticleDead Wild Roses: The DWR Sunday Religious Disservice – Design Preparations –...
Dinosaurs, Star Trek and Batman. A scene literally made of awesome! 🙂 Filed under: Religion Tagged: Atheist Nativity, Batman, Dinosuars, Religion, Star Trek, The DWR Sunday Religious Dissserivice
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