Scott

@sinestrouk.bsky.social

Personal feed just for fun. Views my own | Big sci-fi & horror fan. Always up for recommendations. https://letterboxd.com/SinestroUK/ 🏳️‍🌈 I'm also a counsellor and you can read more about that over here: https://bsky.app/profile/mckellarcbt.bsky.social

REMEMBER The guidance coming into effect today doesn't dictate what you're allowed to do as an individual. It for service providers and business owners. Do not cower in fear, do not reduce yourself, do not isolate, that is one of the intended effects.

Photo taken at a protest, he background is tall old buildings of a city centre, a lightskined hand is holding a sign with a trans flag painted on it that says "fuck your "respect and clarity""

Tonight's episode on the TNG blu-ray rewatch was Peak Performance and it's low stakes but FUN and was always a favourite of mine. The rationale behind what is and is not appropriate for the military exercise is bobbins, but it's a great excuse for getting the obnoxious strategist on board... 1/3

Data takes on the obnoxious Zakdorn strategist in a game of stratagema and loses, giving him a crisis of conference. Picard eventually nudges him into coming back to duty with the memorable.. "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness. That is life." From the TNG episode 'Peak Performance.'

Tonight's episode of the TNG blu-ray rewatch was 'The Emissary.' Worf's ex is likeable but I honestly have so little enthusiasm for Klingon posturing. I suppose K'Ehleyr is a bit of a dry run of Voyager's Torres, who at least had a lot more depth to her. 1/2

Worf and K'Ehleyr  in Klingon cosplay on the bridge of the Enterprise in the TNG episode 'The Emissary.'

Tonight's episode in the TNG blu-ray rewatch was 'Manhunt.' Lwaxana is a fun character but her launching herself at every man on the ship feels like it needs more of an intervention than an "oh well" *shrug* type response. Would quietly using a holodeck not be perfectly okay?

Riker and Troi look uncomfortable talking about her mother's vastly increased libido in the betazoid equivalent of the menopause. From the TNG episode 'Manhunt.'

Was up in the family loft for the very last time today and found a whole bunch of fun silliness, including a Rubiks Magic (!) and many 80s records. This album is awesome!

A rubiks magic puzzle and an album called the greatest hits of 1988!The interior of the greatest hits of 1988 album!The album features the classic Doctorin' the Tardis. :D

The DC Finest line is doing a great job showcasing lots of different eras and genres from their extensive back-catalogue. The usual suspects of course, but also complete line-wide events and a few deep cuts. I'm curious about this one coming next year. (John Romita Sr art!)

The cover of an upcoming DC Finest collection "Escape from Loneliness" showing a hammy scene with a crying girl. The text says... The night seemed filled with a thousand empty eternities.. In a thought bubble, the girl says.. "I.. I can't stand it... I... I'll apologise tomorrow... after all.. it was his first success.. He was excited... Forgetful."

This was a heck of a lot better than I imagined when I heard it was coming. Easily as good as the first two books but this is all new stuff and I laughed a lot. Chris Barrie's impressions of the cast are spot on. ❤️

The cover of the new Red Dwarf book Titan, which takes place before the accident that kills the crew.

Last nights episode on TNG blu-ray rewatch episode was 'Up the Long Ladder', which I'm quite fond of & watched many times back in the day. Yes, it's the one about the two failing colonies; the lost anti-technology "Irish colony", & the high technology one made up of clones of just 5 survivors. 1/4

Chief O'Brien seemingly dropped the ball and used a wide transporter beam which brought up not only the colonists, and their livestock, but also straw from the floor? From the TNG episode 'Up the Long Ladder.'

New wee counselling blog out this morning, a wee bit later due to the vet visit. Sometimes clients bring their faith into sessions, but should the space be totally secular? Have a wee read if you fancy it.

McKellar Counselling@mckellarcbt.bsky.social · 6d ago

Does faith have a place in the counselling room or should we leave it at the door? More in my latest wee counselling blog: www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/faith-i... #mentalhealth #CBT #therapy #counselling #counselling #psychology

Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer hiding from the mob as nun in the classic  Sister Act. The title of the blog is "Faith in the counselling room."

Tonight's episode on the TNG blu-ray rewatch was 'Samaritan Snare'. Picard briefly leaves for a medical procedure and the entire command staff, especially Riker, make fools of themselves getting outwitted by a ship of dimwitted (but evil!) aliens. 1/3

A Pakled from TNG. They are not as stupid as they appear. In that they are stupid, but they're also evil.

Recent library reads. Monster is very old school uk horror, quite sad and discomforting, and definitely not something I can see coming out today. Brink reminded me of The Expanse (+ Lovecraft) and ends with a banger of a cliffhanger. Captain Marvel was sadly a chore.... 1/2

3 comic trade paperbacks on a carpet. They care titled "Monster", "Brink", and "Captain Marvel."

Yesterday's episode in the TNG rewatch was 'Pen Pals.' There's a germ of an idea in here about the ethics of the Prime Directive and a lovely scene with Pulaski and the alien kid (where she tricks her into being lobotomised) but there's no excuse for Data breaking the rules in the first place. 1/3

Dr Pulaski tricks an alien kid into having her memory of the Enterprise crew erased , and Data ruins it anyway by leaving the kid with a present from the ship. From the lousy TNG episode 'Pen Pals'.

Tonight's episode in the TNG rewatch was 'Q-Who' which has always been a favourite. Peak Q, all the regulars on form (although what a shame there's no Pulaski), and a director who knows how to make the most of the action. One of the early episodes that shows the potential of TNG! 1/3

The away team explore a Borg Cube in the TNG episode 'Q-Who'. This is the first time we met the Borg in the Star Trek franchise although the human race meets them far earlier in future Star Trek stories.

Tonight's episode of the TNG blu-ray rewatch was 'The Icarus Factor' and it's low stakes but better than I remember. It’s interesting to see the rivalry between Riker & his dad challenged, but the usual Klingon warrior BS gets a pass. Pulaski continues to be a great cohesive element in the ensemble.

Pulaski is surprised to meet an old flame, Riker's dad in the TNG episode 'The Icarus Factor.' We learn that she's been married and divorced three times but is still good friends with them, whereas Riker's dad is a difficult man to love.

RIP Bill Oddie and Tom Chadbon. Two BBC legends gone in one day. Bill Oddie in The Goodies was such a vivid part of childhood in the early 80s (and how lucky we were to get such an anarchic loveable kids show!) and Tom Chadon made the best B7 and Doctor Who even better. 1/2

Bill Oddie (right) as part of the much loved children's comedy team. the Goodies.Tom Chadbon as Duggon alongside Lalla Ward's Romana in the excellent Doctor Who story City of Death by Douglas Adams. It is among the very best Doctor Who stories of all time.