WOW! Here we are almost to the end of January. I am sorry I missed posting for a couple of weeks. I was out of town on vacation. We went on a Star Trek cruise, the first ever. What I find interesting about Star Trek, especially the original series, is how everyone got along. The show was made in the 60's, but they had a vision of world peace. They had Scottish, Russian, African, and a Vulcan on the bridge of the first ship. It tells me that we can all come together and get along. It will take time and patience, and it may not happen until far in the future. This is my hope for all humanity - We learn to get along better and make life better for everyone just like Star Trek taught us. Sure, they have their beefs with the Klingons, the Romulans, and the Ferengi. However, if these races are in trouble or need assistance, we are there to help. It really says a lot about the world today and the world in 1960.

Even with the many incarnations of Star Trek - The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, and Enterprise - we see this message still shining through with each episode. Many of the props used in the original series have become used in today's world. The communicator, the hospital beds, and the opening doors are all good examples of what people can do when given a great idea. Let's hope it continues, and we finally do find that peace we have always been looking for among all people.