Katie's Corner

HAPPY STAR TREK DAY! I recently got back after a fulfilling and wonderful trip to Las Vegas whereupon we Trekkies celebrated 60 years of an incredible franchise rooted in an optimistic future looking to the stars. For myself I ventured to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada and celebrated my favorite franchise at the Rio Convention Center spending three days among fellow fans, actors and writers alike. During my three days I had a plethora of enjoyment and dressed in two cosplays per day, including a hand-sewn cosplay I made specifically for this convention. My three days at STLV reaffirmed why I am a Trekkie and why I revere the things that I do. From meeting the most gracious stars to walking the vendors room to getting my dream photo ops that was announced a week before I landed, this convention was something I will forever cherish in my heart. So come aboard and let me stir the course taking you to on a Trek to Vegas... Standing in the Rio Convention Rotunda  On Stardate August 6, I ...

  There are a few things that make life worthwhile but having the lady who played your favorite character wrap her arms around you while you are surrounded by the cast of your favorite series will certainly do that. What a wonderful memory I will cherish and be able to tell my children one day. Happy 30th Anniversary, my beloved Voyager....        Back: Garrett Wang (Harry Kim), Robert Duncan McNeil (Tom Paris), Tim Russ (Tuvok),               Robert Beltran (Chakotay), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Ethan Phillips (Neelix)      Front: Myself with Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway) and             Roxann Dawson (B'Elanna Torres) Who would think back in 2018 when this little lady would become enthralled with Seven of Nine, watching Voyager each night during her senior year in high school that one day she would attend a convention that each cast member of the show ...