Captain’s Blog: Stardate 10202022.1

Listen to this episode Change is a seductive mistress. She frequently tempts me with alluring visions of possible alternate futures. I sometimes can’t help but to be mesmerized by her enchanting beauty. However, like anything worth having in this universe, there’s always a cost. An abandoned Starbase (pier that isn’t afloat due to low waterContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 10202022.1”

Counselor Troi’s Office: Session 2

Listen to this episode A post where I roleplay counseling myself Me He (William) can’t be emotionally reassuring. It’s a logic equation for him. I mean…ok he did reassure me physically a bit and tried to be reassuring but he’s just ill-equipped. He’s very clunky at it. Troi A lot of guys don’t try toContinueContinue reading “Counselor Troi’s Office: Session 2”

Counselor Troi’s Office: Session 1

Listen to this episode I’m trying out a new thing here where I act as my own therapist because I haven’t been able to find a good real therapist. The first two sessions will be about William but I will talk about other things as well in the future. Me: I don’t know why IContinueContinue reading “Counselor Troi’s Office: Session 1”

Captain’s Blog Stardate 09072022.7

Listen to this episode One thing I’ve learned out here in the universe is that the trial never ends. Life seems to continuously dole out challenges and lessons. Though things have been relatively good for me of late, it’s been difficult for some of those within my circle. What’s R2D2 doing here?! This is blogtrek,ContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog Stardate 09072022.7”

Off The Record

(A more extemporaneous entry) Listen to this episode The last few days have been wild! On Saturday morning, I decided to go to Tilden Park with my daughter (the boys didn’t want to come) near Berkeley (~100miles away). The park is a massive nature preserve with a lot to do. On the drive, Bella andContinueContinue reading “Off The Record”

Captain’s Blog Stardate 08152022.7

Listen to Episode All my Starfleet (university) training, work experience and other interpersonal interactions hadn’t quite prepared me for how some people can behave at times. Otherwise intelligent and warm individuals can become toxic , distant and behave in otherwise irrational ways. Sometimes ships end up sos. This particular ship was seen adrift near theContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog Stardate 08152022.7”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 06032022.7

Listen to this episode As I left Starfleet Academy (University), I was eager to explore the universe. At the time, I believed that I had a pretty good understanding of what the universe was and how to navigate it. Subsequently, I’ve come to realize how little I knew back then. Bella and Noah keeping GothamContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 06032022.7”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 05172022.9

Listen to this episode During my travels through the Galaxy, one of the things that I’ve learned is that allegiances can easily shift. A close ally can become an enemy and a former foe can become a friend. In my own life, Captain Eric and former Federation applicant (ex-bf) Admiral Will no longer are onContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 05172022.9”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 12122021.2

Listen to this Episode While serving on Starbase 321 (work), I was reminded that one’s fortunes can change in an instant. My commanding officer (supervisor) was fired. One of the few constants in this galaxy is that change is inevitable. Impermanence is generally a good thing because the universe would be boring if it wereContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 12122021.2”

Captain’s Blog: Stardate 11302021.6

Listen to this Episode The crew (kids) and I have been quite busy this week. Our away mission to the Francisco sector was quite successful in providing some respite for the crew and I. It’s not often that Federation dignitaries (my extended family) get together. It’s a nice reminder that our crew isn’t alone inContinueContinue reading “Captain’s Blog: Stardate 11302021.6”