Yes, I was/am a Trekkie. I currently drink my coffee every day out of a giant Star Trek mug I received when I was probably 10 from my parents as a Christmas gift. When I was in grade 5 I did a speech on Star Trek... I think I may actually even still have it somewhere amongst my childhood memories and dreams probably stored at my moms place. Yes, I do have a massive collection of Star Trek playing cards, plates, figurines, posters, shirts and more - they are all stored in a Star Trek Box I made to hold them all... so yes I am a Trekkie.
The Next Generation was a bond between me and my dad as a kid. I remember him rushing home from work (he used to commute to Toronto - and we lived in Niagara) to get home in time just to watch Star Trek with me on our couch. It was our thing. No one else in my family appreciated Klingon's or Borgs or the Starship enterprise. I was often made fun of - and still to this day-my family makes fun of the fact that I was addicted to the show. It was a secure show for me growing up. I grew up with no cable, and barely TV. I remember fiddling with rabbit ears during the commercials to get a better picture - but I still loved it and barely missed an episode no matter what.
I admired Captain Jean-Luc Picard when I was young. He was a leader and someone who seemed to love adventure each and every day. I had a big crush on Wesley Crusher and there was something manly about Lt. William Riker. The entire cast I connected with on many different levels.
I stopped watching Star Trek when I entered into High School. It was "uncool" - and I wanted to be cool. I never was, and frankly never cared either. I was too busy trying to get good grades and working at a local pizzeria and driving my sisters around in my Mustang and Omni- which I worked very hard for. The characters from STTNG took a back seat to my real life- but they taught me so much and on one level or another I believe gave me my confidence. Besides what really is cool in Highschool?
Then I was in University during my second year, and in one of my media and pop culture classes we spent some time studying "Trekkies" the film - you know the people obsessed with the show and actually felt like they were on board the Enterprise because that is where they felt they fit in the best. It was an odd experience for me. I wondered if that was why I liked the show - was it because I didn't fit into my real life? Either way, I tried not to think too hard about it and mocked it up to a father daughter bond.
So in an Ironic twist, I turned on the TV last night and low and behold I caught an episode on air. The Episode is one of many that shows how the Captains leadership, ideologies and mandates are tested onboard the Enterprise. But more so, this episode takes place in France, at his home town, in his family Vineyard. I couldn't help but be drawn to the fact that two of my lifes most impressionable subjects were being fused into one category...It got me thinking about what life is really all about and how to make the most of it everyday. It made me think about the fact that every single one of us is tested and put to trial on even our very own ideas, missions and passions. It reminded me that life is never easy, even for the Captain of the Starship Enterprise.
To boot I enjoyed the revelation hour of Star Trek with a bottle of Creekside Pinot Noir Reserve. It was one of the best programs, hours and evenings I have had in a while. It made me look back, look forward and look inside and realize that even in 1990 - when this episode aired - at the time of another recession - there was doubt, creativity and family that supported you no matter what happened.
Gene Roddenbarry - the creator of Star Trek - has the same name as my Grampa Gene - and has the word barry in it too - wine anyone? Thank you Gene Roddenbarry and the entire cast of STTNG, thank you to my dad and my family. You guys rock. Thank you Creekside. I love your wine and what a memory it has made for me. Ironically enough the episode is called "Family" too.
Whoever thought that my childhood favourite show would have wine in it...
My Hero Jean-Luc Picard comes from a family of Winemakers in France.
The Next Generation was a bond between me and my dad as a kid. I remember him rushing home from work (he used to commute to Toronto - and we lived in Niagara) to get home in time just to watch Star Trek with me on our couch. It was our thing. No one else in my family appreciated Klingon's or Borgs or the Starship enterprise. I was often made fun of - and still to this day-my family makes fun of the fact that I was addicted to the show. It was a secure show for me growing up. I grew up with no cable, and barely TV. I remember fiddling with rabbit ears during the commercials to get a better picture - but I still loved it and barely missed an episode no matter what.
I admired Captain Jean-Luc Picard when I was young. He was a leader and someone who seemed to love adventure each and every day. I had a big crush on Wesley Crusher and there was something manly about Lt. William Riker. The entire cast I connected with on many different levels.
I stopped watching Star Trek when I entered into High School. It was "uncool" - and I wanted to be cool. I never was, and frankly never cared either. I was too busy trying to get good grades and working at a local pizzeria and driving my sisters around in my Mustang and Omni- which I worked very hard for. The characters from STTNG took a back seat to my real life- but they taught me so much and on one level or another I believe gave me my confidence. Besides what really is cool in Highschool?
Then I was in University during my second year, and in one of my media and pop culture classes we spent some time studying "Trekkies" the film - you know the people obsessed with the show and actually felt like they were on board the Enterprise because that is where they felt they fit in the best. It was an odd experience for me. I wondered if that was why I liked the show - was it because I didn't fit into my real life? Either way, I tried not to think too hard about it and mocked it up to a father daughter bond.
So in an Ironic twist, I turned on the TV last night and low and behold I caught an episode on air. The Episode is one of many that shows how the Captains leadership, ideologies and mandates are tested onboard the Enterprise. But more so, this episode takes place in France, at his home town, in his family Vineyard. I couldn't help but be drawn to the fact that two of my lifes most impressionable subjects were being fused into one category...It got me thinking about what life is really all about and how to make the most of it everyday. It made me think about the fact that every single one of us is tested and put to trial on even our very own ideas, missions and passions. It reminded me that life is never easy, even for the Captain of the Starship Enterprise.
To boot I enjoyed the revelation hour of Star Trek with a bottle of Creekside Pinot Noir Reserve. It was one of the best programs, hours and evenings I have had in a while. It made me look back, look forward and look inside and realize that even in 1990 - when this episode aired - at the time of another recession - there was doubt, creativity and family that supported you no matter what happened.
Gene Roddenbarry - the creator of Star Trek - has the same name as my Grampa Gene - and has the word barry in it too - wine anyone? Thank you Gene Roddenbarry and the entire cast of STTNG, thank you to my dad and my family. You guys rock. Thank you Creekside. I love your wine and what a memory it has made for me. Ironically enough the episode is called "Family" too.
Whoever thought that my childhood favourite show would have wine in it...
My Hero Jean-Luc Picard comes from a family of Winemakers in France.
