Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Star Trek: 50 Years Of Humanism

Posted on December 17, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In addition to my love of almost all things Science Fiction, Star Trek has played a huge factor in my life since its debut 50 years ago and while the reasons are myriad (hope for mankind, the prominence of science, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Star Trek | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Star Trek: 50 Years Of Humanism

Comic Book Christmas Covers – Giant Superhero Holiday Grab Bag

Posted on December 16, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

During the holiday season I’ll be posting some of my favorite comic books with a Christmas theme on their covers. Here’s Marvel Comics’ “Giant Superhero Holiday Grab Bag”

Posted in Comic Books, Holidays | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Comic Book Christmas Covers – Giant Superhero Holiday Grab Bag

Firefighter Santa And Abby

Posted on December 16, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Every year the Neighborhood Association where Cindy’s parents live hosts a community gathering for children on a December evening with snacks, cookies, warm apple cider, hot chocolate and a featured guest…Santa Claus, who arrives on a firefighter’s truck from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Firefighter Santa And Abby

Comic Book Christmas Covers – Christmas With The Super-Heroes

Posted on December 15, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

During the holiday season I’ll be posting some of my favorite comic books with a Christmas theme on their covers. Here’s DC Comics’ “Christmas with the Super-Heroes”

Posted in Comic Books, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Orlando Kittinger Park F-4 Phantom Dedication Ceremony

Posted on December 15, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

If you’ve lived in Orlando very long you know the name Colonel Joe Kittinger. Colonel Kittinger is a decorated, retired Air Force pilot and former Vietnam era Prisoner of War, set a world record of space-diving from 102,000 feet above … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Original Star Trek TV Guide Listing

Posted on December 13, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Back on September 8, 1966 the Original Star Trek TV series premiered in the 8:30 to 9:30pm time slot. I was 11 years old and if I’m remembering correctly I convinced my mom to let me stay up and watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Star Trek, Television | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Original Star Trek TV Guide Listing

Reading Old Comic Books – Famous Artists School

Posted on December 13, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I mentioned a few days ago that I was reading some old comic books that I enjoyed as a kid. I also mentioned in that same post; Many thanks to my mom and dad who, even though we were a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Comic Books | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Sea World Santa

Posted on December 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Last Friday Cindy, Amber and Abby visited Sea World Orlando. Abby had the opportunity to see Santa Claus AND wanted to give him a kiss before she left. Santa seems unsure of exactly how he should handle this turn of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Sea World Santa

Sea World Snow Globe

Posted on December 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Last Friday Cindy, Amber and Abby visited Sea World Orlando and somehow found themselves trapped in a giant snow globe.

Posted in Family | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Sea World Snow Globe

My Favorite Version Of “(I’m Dreaming Of A) White Christmas”

Posted on December 12, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Out of all the dozens, if not hundreds, of artists and versions of “White Christmas” I’ve heard over the years, this is my favorite version.

Posted in Holidays, Music | Tagged , , | Comments Off on My Favorite Version Of “(I’m Dreaming Of A) White Christmas”