Chris Burris
@burriscj.bsky.social
Demon Deacon in NC and trekking through life.
A man of AΦA® and ΑΦΩ. Librarian, Trekker/Trek fan, and all-around geek.
Posts are my own!
A man of AΦA® and ΑΦΩ. Librarian, Trekker/Trek fan, and all-around geek.
Posts are my own!
Wishing a Happy (Belated) Founders Day to the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., celebrating 103 years of Greater Service, Greater Progress.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Wishing a Happy (Belated) Founders Day to the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., celebrating 103 years of Greater Service, Greater Progress.
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JUST IN: David Szalay uses spare and sparse language to follow one Hungarian-British man from his teen years through middle age. The prestigious prize honors the best English-language novels published in the U.K.
'Flesh' wins 2025 Booker Prize: 'We had never read anything quite like it'
David Szalay uses spare and sparse language to follow one Hungarian-British man from his teen years through middle age. The prestigious prize honors the best English-language novels published in the U.K.
n.pr
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
JUST IN: David Szalay uses spare and sparse language to follow one Hungarian-British man from his teen years through middle age. The prestigious prize honors the best English-language novels published in the U.K.
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Were you a Berenstain Bears reader? At the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at the Strong National Museum of Play, you can find original sketches from their creators—and much more! Read more in our Bookend department. https://bit.ly/47FviUF
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Were you a Berenstain Bears reader? At the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at the Strong National Museum of Play, you can find original sketches from their creators—and much more! Read more in our Bookend department. https://bit.ly/47FviUF
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The Los Angeles Philharmonic will name the Hollywood Bowl’s stage for John Williams, the 93-year-old composer whose music for “Star Wars” and “E.T.” helped define modern cinema.
Hollywood Bowl names stage for John Williams, honoring a decades-long partnership
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will name the Hollywood Bowl’s stage for the 93-year-old composer, whose music for “Star Wars” and “E.T.” helped define modern cinema.
www.latimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will name the Hollywood Bowl’s stage for John Williams, the 93-year-old composer whose music for “Star Wars” and “E.T.” helped define modern cinema.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
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Netflix has officially ordered the sequel series to beloved sitcom 'A Different World,' introducing the next generation of Hillman College undergrads.
'A Different World' sequel series following Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter gets Netflix greenlight
Netflix has officially ordered the sequel series to beloved sitcom 'A Different World,' introducing the next generation of Hillman College undergrads.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Netflix has officially ordered the sequel series to beloved sitcom 'A Different World,' introducing the next generation of Hillman College undergrads.
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NEW! You can’t be afraid of the wind or the new TrekRanks as we salute Enterprise's heroic NX-01 captain with the “Top 5 Archer Episodes.” From “Broken Bow” to “Terra Prime” & all the temporal shenanigans in between, we cover it all in this very special episode!
🔊 www.trekranks.com/trekranks-podcast
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November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NEW! You can’t be afraid of the wind or the new TrekRanks as we salute Enterprise's heroic NX-01 captain with the “Top 5 Archer Episodes.” From “Broken Bow” to “Terra Prime” & all the temporal shenanigans in between, we cover it all in this very special episode!
🔊 www.trekranks.com/trekranks-podcast
🔊 www.trekranks.com/trekranks-podcast
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Legendary musician & activist Peter Gabriel celebrates the Internet Archive hitting 1 trillion pages & reflects on its role in preserving humanity’s memory.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Legendary musician & activist Peter Gabriel celebrates the Internet Archive hitting 1 trillion pages & reflects on its role in preserving humanity’s memory.
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blog.archive.org/2025/11/10/v...
#Wayback1T @itspetergabriel.bsky.social
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#Wayback1T @itspetergabriel.bsky.social
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The 'lady' in 'ladybugs' refers to the Virgin Mary.
First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs.
However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.
First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs.
However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The 'lady' in 'ladybugs' refers to the Virgin Mary.
First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs.
However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.
First of all, there are over 5,000 varieties of ladybugs.
However, the first type of these beetles to be called a 'ladybug' had 7 spots which were thought to symbolize the 7 sorrows she suffered.
"Imaginary Friend" is a different kind of story with great performances from the guest child actors.
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting! #TNGSunNight
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting! #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
"Imaginary Friend" is a different kind of story with great performances from the guest child actors.
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting! #TNGSunNight
Thanks to @madonnaots.com for hosting! #TNGSunNight
Clara reuniting with "Isabella" could be an interesting short story. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Clara reuniting with "Isabella" could be an interesting short story. #TNGSunNight
The Picard of Season One would not have been this comfortable near a child. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The Picard of Season One would not have been this comfortable near a child. #TNGSunNight
Isabella doesn't blink very often, making her even creepier. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Isabella doesn't blink very often, making her even creepier. #TNGSunNight
Eight minutes before the shields are drained, but less than eight minutes are left in the episode. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Eight minutes before the shields are drained, but less than eight minutes are left in the episode. #TNGSunNight
Troi has another painful encounter with a non-corporeal life form. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Troi has another painful encounter with a non-corporeal life form. #TNGSunNight
Good job by Clara for reporting Isabella's threats and her father for believing them. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Good job by Clara for reporting Isabella's threats and her father for believing them. #TNGSunNight
Troi and Guinan didn't share many scenes, but the way they play off of each other is interesting. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Troi and Guinan didn't share many scenes, but the way they play off of each other is interesting. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Loving Troi's choice of the hot chocolate as a treat. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Loving Troi's choice of the hot chocolate as a treat. #TNGSunNight
"47 million strands of energy." #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
"47 million strands of energy." #TNGSunNight
A nice touch to include non-human alphabetical characters on the classroom walls. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A nice touch to include non-human alphabetical characters on the classroom walls. #TNGSunNight
Noley Thornton (Clara) would return in DS0's "Shadowplay," while her father (Jeff Allin) would return in Voyager's "Dragon's Teeth" and the Star Trek: Borg video game. (H/T to Memory Alpha.) #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Noley Thornton (Clara) would return in DS0's "Shadowplay," while her father (Jeff Allin) would return in Voyager's "Dragon's Teeth" and the Star Trek: Borg video game. (H/T to Memory Alpha.) #TNGSunNight
For the record, I had a remarkable imaginary friend, too. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
For the record, I had a remarkable imaginary friend, too. #TNGSunNight
Guinan's hat shape tonight: serving platter. #TNGSunNight
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Guinan's hat shape tonight: serving platter. #TNGSunNight