Leonard Nimoy Passes Away
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I'm currently watching The Trouble with Tribbles, which includes Bill, as well as Leonard, De, and Jimmy. Yeah, it hurts to see Spock onscreen, because Leonard's death is still so fresh, but I realized that I had watched this episode dozens of times before since De and Jimmy's death, and I had enjoyed them immensely. So, too, I believe that same feeling will come to pass with Leonard.
That said, this episode has some wonderful Spock moments. The scene where he's holding the tribble and proclaims his fortunate immunity to its charms (as he gently pets it), the scene where Spock shows off his knowledge of Quadrotriticale to the cocky Nils Baris, and the beginning of the episode where Chekov makes the "close enough to smell them joke," and Spock responds with just the perfect shut down. I feel sorry for Checkov every time I watch that scene.
Leonard, you will be sorely missed. You were a great actor, a wonderful photographer, and just an all around terrific human being. /**
That said, this episode has some wonderful Spock moments. The scene where he's holding the tribble and proclaims his fortunate immunity to its charms (as he gently pets it), the scene where Spock shows off his knowledge of Quadrotriticale to the cocky Nils Baris, and the beginning of the episode where Chekov makes the "close enough to smell them joke," and Spock responds with just the perfect shut down. I feel sorry for Checkov every time I watch that scene.
Leonard, you will be sorely missed. You were a great actor, a wonderful photographer, and just an all around terrific human being. /**
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Aw, that's so sweet!
I'm currently watching The Trouble with Tribbles, which includes Bill, as well as Leonard, De, and Jimmy. Yeah, it hurts to see Spock onscreen, because Leonard's death is still so fresh, but I realized that I had watched this episode dozens of times before since De and Jimmy's death, and I had enjoyed them immensely. So, too, I believe that same feeling will come to pass with Leonard.
That said, this episode has some wonderful Spock moments. The scene where he's holding the tribble and proclaims his fortunate immunity to its charms (as he gently pets it), the scene where Spock shows off his knowledge of Quadrotriticale to the cocky Nils Baris, and the beginning of the episode where Chekov makes the "close enough to smell them joke," and Spock responds with just the perfect shut down. I feel sorry for Checkov every time I watch that scene.
Leonard, you will be sorely missed. You were a great actor, a wonderful photographer, and just an all around terrific human being. /**
How nice it is to "revist" his work (as he makes it look effortless) and the effect it has upon us. And kuddos to you for picking out both the nuance and depth of his ability as Spock and as an actor. Laugh. Cry. Behold in Wonder. Savor.
He is and ever shall be: Spock
An insightful ( and unexpected) reflection on Nimoy/Spock from the Progressive Interfaith alliance. Not a place you would expect to find such an excellent observation.
In service,
Your Steering Committee
Live Long and Prosper ...
Today’s article is dedicated to Leonard Nimoy who at the age of 83 passed away this week. Now you may be asking of all the people of who have died: “why dedicate an article to Leonard Nimoy?” There are lots of celebrity deaths right? Well Leonard Nimoy was more than just a celebrity. He was also a philanthropist who was dedicated to equal rights. He and the character he created in Mr Spock are cultural icons that gave voice to the oppressed. He is quoted as saying: “I’m touched by the idea that when we do things that are useful and helpful - collecting these shards of spirituality - that we maybe helping to bring about healing.”
Nimoy is best known for his role as Mr Spock from Star Trek. In 1966 in this role as Spock, Nimoy gave life to a character that epitomizes the person that PIA aims to serve. Mr Spock was biracial (species), misunderstood, bullied, and ostracized by his community because of who he was born to be. His journey to self realization came as a result of being invited to leadership in his community with the condition that he is asked to deny his true self. It is at this point that he leaves his biological family and community behind and begins a voyage of self discovery. On this voyage he moves to the “big city,” forms a new family of choice, and engages the world around him with a sense of compassion, logic, and equality. Through out this voyage as he struggles with his own identity and each time he is challenged with his own “beingness” he not only comes to a personal realization about himself but also uses this new found realization to make positive change in the world.
In the REAL world Nimoy was dedicated to changing the world as well. He and his wife Susan dedicated their time and money supporting children in poverty, arts in schools, marriage equality, supported women fighting glass ceilings, and addiction recovery to name a few. He celebrated his Jewish faith. He understood that “logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.” He has now passed the torch of playing Spock to Zachary Quinto making Quinto the first openly gay action hero.
Thank you to both Mr Nimoy and Mr Spock for reminding us that: “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or of the one.”
In service,
Your Steering Committee
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Excellent, indeed! Further evidence. His Katra was left with all of us...
Glad to see the Nimoy family kept the location secret, no throngs of fans or Westboro Baptist Church to get in the way of a private grieving process. Even his family seems to be a class act.
I do hope there will be some public way for the fans to show grief as well, perhaps a memorial service or a fundraiser.
I do hope there will be some public way for the fans to show grief as well, perhaps a memorial service or a fundraiser.
You know, it really is as simple as remembering the man...yes, certainly, in his various guises and performances, but, more importantly, in his actions and influences...his capacity and ability; what his LifeSum adds up to be...he IS inside each and every one of us, kirkfan...witness the continual posts from all of us. We are, each of us, very different in emotional makeup and capacity. Yet, look at the outpouring and raw nature of our tributes. That kind of unity from 600-some people from all over the world, age 16 to 66-plus, does not just happen.
THAT is Spock's Katra...and it is, indeed, in each and every one of us.
MAY HIS, AND OUR JOURNEY BE FREE OF INCIDENT.
I don't know. "Free of incident" sounds a bit boring to me. Life without incidents may not be worth living.
WOW...It took me the shock of Nimoy's passing on to recognize the impact of the Spock role had on my life....how much I identified with the character since I was a kid(as I have been reading on the Net, so many people have). I have never considered myself a 'Trekkie',per se, but , now, being more analytical in observation to my nature and choices in life, I can see more the characteristics of a Trekkie. Some things about me, now make more sense when considering the attachment I have always felt to the Star Trek "legacy" whereas, other Sci-fi tv or film, not so much.
As to Nimoy--from what I have been reading on the Net, he is unique in terms of really committing himself and dedicating himself to developing the Spock character since he first became involved with it. Actually, I think he NEEDED to do this,not so much, wanted to do it.Almost like, the real Spock was somewhere out in the galaxy and Nimoy was just an incarnation of Spock on this earth plane. I think, in fact, that is why Nimoy directed 2 of the films--so that he could have complete freedom in expressing Spock in relation to the storyline.
Ok........I am a new member here, have never been to a Trekkie gathering,or any of the Net sites before this,have never read Nimoy's biographies(although I will) so really do not fit in here but I will try. Have to confess, though, I found a black and red Trek shirt in a thrift shop and put it on every once in awhile when I meet with a friend in a coffeeshop. Hmmm..nobody seems to notice...lol...perhaps a lot of secret Trekkies in my community.....LOL.
As to Nimoy--from what I have been reading on the Net, he is unique in terms of really committing himself and dedicating himself to developing the Spock character since he first became involved with it. Actually, I think he NEEDED to do this,not so much, wanted to do it.Almost like, the real Spock was somewhere out in the galaxy and Nimoy was just an incarnation of Spock on this earth plane. I think, in fact, that is why Nimoy directed 2 of the films--so that he could have complete freedom in expressing Spock in relation to the storyline.
Ok........I am a new member here, have never been to a Trekkie gathering,or any of the Net sites before this,have never read Nimoy's biographies(although I will) so really do not fit in here but I will try. Have to confess, though, I found a black and red Trek shirt in a thrift shop and put it on every once in awhile when I meet with a friend in a coffeeshop. Hmmm..nobody seems to notice...lol...perhaps a lot of secret Trekkies in my community.....LOL.
I can't stop laughing at sense of humor some have done to money in the states and Canada.
Long Live And Profit.
If the ink won't come off use biological washing powder and laundry the money.
This money has been Spock'd.
In Spock we trust.
I just opened a new account with the Spock Trust Building Society. Interest rates 878.71.1% Highly-illogical.
Long Live And Profit.
If the ink won't come off use biological washing powder and laundry the money.
This money has been Spock'd.
In Spock we trust.
I just opened a new account with the Spock Trust Building Society. Interest rates 878.71.1% Highly-illogical.
