Captain's Blog

Yesterday I was talking to my dad, along with some of my siblings, about his life in high school. He revealed to us that he was somewhat of a nerd, or as he put it; “introverted.” I don’t think any of were surprised by this comment knowing that my dad can regularly be found with book in hand, carries multiple pens in his shirt pockets (including a highlighter), and adores Star Trek. Knowing the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, I’ve reluctantly decided to accept my nerdiness, which can be manifest through my excitement level for the new Star Trek movie. The script has just been finished and they’re trying to rejuvenate the franchise by going back to the beginning when James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock meet at Starfleet Academy and go on their first mission. J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias, Mission Impossible III) is set to produce and direct the eleventh film in the series, which leaves me no doubt that it’s going to be good. Casting rumors include Matt Damon and Adrien Brody as Kirk and Spock respectively. I’ll probably be there opening night with my fellow nerdlings along with my nerd father.