Shacha*

Two weeks ago we had some snow.

And it was kind of cold for a day or two.

Yesterday it hit 60 degrees here in Iowa.

In January, no less.

Weird.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the right kind of snow for a snowman.

But it was the perfect kind for making a snow Vulcan.

I've loved Star Trek ever since I started watching the reruns on our black and white TV after school when I was in fourth grade.  That, by the way, was a looong time ago.

My older sister and I watched those reruns for years.

She was quite taken with Captain Kirk and was from time to time moved to kiss the TV screen.

I didn't truly appreciate the captain until I was older, and by then, my sister had figured out how to disconnect the TV.  A great weapon to use against me when I wanted to watch Star Trek and she wanted to torment me.

(It's possible she has a different version of this story.)

My kids can't bring themselves to watch the original Star Trek - it moves too slowly and the special effects are too hokey.  My daughters have been enjoying Voyager and we've watched The Next Generation together. 

I can't say that I have a favorite captain.

And frankly, I've always been quite fond of Vulcans.

*"Hello" in Vulcan