March 22, 2005
ST:TNG Weekend
Melinda and I went to Disney World (in Orlando, FL) during last week. On the way home, we of course went through the Orlando airport and
had to ride the little airport "tram" to the area where our boarding gate was
located. On the tram, I found myself standing no more than two feet from a man that looked exactly like this:
He was, however, wearing sunglasses, so it took both of us a minute to
convince ourselves it was even him, and then by the time I could remember his NAME (not wanting to say, "Excuse me, is that you Mr. Data?"), Mr. Spiner was walking quickly off into the distance into another wing of the airport. Argh.
Oddly enough, it was evidently a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" weekend, because my friends Jesse & Robin were out in California and actually met Wil Wheaton, ST:TNG's Wesley Crusher!
Jesse & Robin Meet Wil Wheaton
What an odd coincidence, eh?
March 11, 2005
Birthday
| In 1970 (the year I was born) |
| Richard Nixon is president of the US. A federal jury finds the "Chicago 7" innocent of conspiring to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The lunar spacecraft Apollo 13 splashes down in the Pacific after near catastrophe. The first Earth Day is marked by millions of Americans participating in anti-pollution demonstrations. At Kent State University, National Guardsmen fire into a crowd killing four student antiwar demonstrators. A powerful earthquake claims 50,000 lives in Peru. 18 year olds are given the right to vote in US federal elections. Tidal wave driven by cyclone from Bay of Bengal hits East Pakistan, killing hundreds of thousands. An anti-war rally is held at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, attended by John Kerry, Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland. Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Andre Agassi, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, and Matt Damon are born. Baltimore Orioles win the World Series. Kansas City Chiefs win Superbowl IV. Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup. Tearjerker Love Story is the top grossing film. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is published. "The Long and Winding Road" becomes the Beatles' last Number 1 song. Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin IV" a.k.a. "The Four Symbols" is released. |
March 09, 2005
Peanut
As most of my friends and family know by now, my wife and I have recently learned that we will be having our first child in late September!!! What an amazing thing this is, and it hasn't even happened yet. Several times I have wept with joy at the idea that where before there was nothing, there now is a new life! I cannot wait to hold my child's hand, to teach them of the world, to help them grow and experience life. It is a humbling and daunting task, but a journey that I feel I cannot wait to begin.
Here is a closeup of an ultrasound picture of our baby, who we've affectionately nicknamed 'Peanut', 3 weeks ago which was around 8-9 weeks of the pregnancy. It's a little difficult to make out, but Peanut is facing toward you, the head and arms at the top...
And here is the full ultrasound picture....
