Beam Me Up Scotty...
Back in 1979 my father took me to see Star Trek the Motion Picture. It was my birthday present. Today, I took the Dancer to the new Star Trek Movie. If you have seen the movie and you're a Trekie you'll notice the "Star Trek" patterns. But you also know that the Wrath of Khan is the best of those movies and that Kirk reprogramed the simulator in the clip below. He didn't like to loose.
We can't all be Captain Kirk. We can't cheat death.
Here's advice to my graduate daughter. Create your own Koybiashi Maru. Write your own rules for life. Lead, win, celebrate, learn, smile, dance, sing, run, play, laugh, cry, fly, and mostly be happy.
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You have given me much to think about. I have two little girls that I'm working very hard to train to be adults, and it never occured to me to give them the "Koybiashi Maru" test. This is something sadly lacking in our education system. As a teacher, I'm certain you could name many others, but I think that perhaps there is a lot to learn from a cheesey 1970's sci-fi television show than just mere entertainment. I must redouble my efforts as they are never too young to learn.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them, as I've been winging it from here. I've managed to teach them "Do No Harm" but that is all I've mustered so far.
Doc
Congratulations on the Dancer's graduation. Now the hard part begins for her. At least she has great parents to help guide her through the maze of life.
Doc - do no harm is good. I tell my kids and my students that they should always try to do the right thing. I guess it's wrapped up in responsibility.
Dusty - thanks.
Great advise. Congratulations to the Dancer. Have a terrific holiday weekend.
One of my favorite quotes goes something like "Our job as parents is not only to give our children roots, but wings, also."
Congratulations. I believe you have succeeded.
Yea Chloe. You've given her a wonderful foundation! (She should be able to handle anything, now... ;)
congrats on her graduation - i am sure she has made both you and her mom very proud!
i loved the whales one when kirk is in SF
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