Listen to this episode The credo of Starfleet is to seek out new life and new civilizations. Until recently, I never really considered seeking out the dead. For the most part, my budding spirituality has been about trying to be a better person, learning about the universe and connecting with what I have presumed toContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog Stardate 08292023.4”
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Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02062023.4
Listen to this episode As I began to work at my post today, I received a subspace transmission from Dr. McCoy’s office (the vet). I was confused because I wasn’t expecting a hail from sick bay. They confirmed that it was my crewman and then stated, “He’s dead Jim”. Officer Shadow (our black cat) gotContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 02062023.4”
Captain’s Blog: Stardate 08172022.5
Listen to this episode Today marks my 41st anniversary (birthday) as a Starfleet officer. I’m at about the halfway point of my journey. I’ve faced many challenges on this voyage and I’ve also had many successes. Looking back where I’ve been, where I’m at and where I want to be, I hope the next 41,ContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 08172022.5”
Captain’s Blog: Stardate 01222022.4
Listen to this Episode Once again I was reminded that the galaxy could be a dangerous place to inhabit. While at Starbase 321 (work), I received a subspace transmission (text) telling me that two of my officers (my daughter Bella and my son Noah) tested positive for the galactic plague (covid). After receiving permission fromContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 01222022.4”
Captain’s Blog: Stardate 11122021.2
Listen to this Episode As the crew and I fly through intergalactic space, I find myself pondering the possible physics that would need to take place in order for our consciousness to be preserved after death. The current paradigm regarding the transition between our physical bodies into the afterlife seems to assume a sort ofContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 11122021.2”
Captain’s Log, Stardate 08052021.5
Listen to this episode We were mapping the Folso sector when my crew decided to beam down to Willows 3. The class M planet was abundant in lush foliage, marsh and rocky outcroppings. While conducting routine scans and documenting our findings, I had a lot weighing on my mind. One thing that was on myContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Log, Stardate 08052021.5”
Captain’s Log, Stardate 07182021: Part 2
Listen to this episode Like any officer surveying an unfamiliar area, I took out my tricorder (cell phone) and began scanning the area (pulled up a map). Having mapped out where Officer Michelle’s shuttlecraft (car) crashed, and where her remains were located, I set out to try and see if it was logistically possible forContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Log, Stardate 07182021: Part 2”
Captain’s Log, Stardate 07182021: Part 1
Listen to this episode As I stare at my PADD (computer), I have a number of things on my mind. Part of me wants to talk about my week in chronological order. Another part of me wishes to talk about things in order of importance. A third part of me wants to write an unstructuredContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Log, Stardate 07182021: Part 1”