Kirk

The Last Unicorn

First, see this movie. I hadn't seen this thing since I was just a wee tot however, I was amazed at how much I remembered, and what an all-star cast is has. How easy the life of a unicorn must be. No regrets, no job, no worries. Ah. To be a unicorn. I of course would a manly unicorn. I would lay around all day scratching my horn and wondering what I would do with the day. Perhaps, on the best days, I would just wonder around asking other unicorns about stuff and see what they were doing. Additionally, I would recruit monkeys to do my bidding. They would be equipped with roller skates in case they had to take long journeys or needed to be a member of a quest to save the world. I, together with monkey madness, the name upon which they would be called, would rule the forest under the ultimate guidance of the horn. KAPLA!

To my Nan and Pamps

I do not even know how to begin thanking you for everything in my life. You are my life and everything good and pure in it. You helped make me the man I am today.

Thank you for my life.

Love you both very much.

Louis Warren

Thanks you for everything Louis. I will indeed never stop striving for my dreams. Thank you for your letter and kindness.

Always,

Eric

Astronaut charged in kidnapping

Has anyone heard about the recent kidnapping attempt involving a female astronaut? One word to describe this "Freaking nuts". The woman drove from Houston to Orlando in order to "confront" another woman about her relationship with a man they both knew. However, in order to get there more speedily she wore a DIAPER so she would not have to stop to pee or whatever else. What I am so shocked by is how determined this woman was. She was wearing a diaper in order to save time. WOW! You do not want a broad like that on your trail I assure you.

And again I cry

If Peyton Manning played for the bears I would be the happiest guy in the world.

Bill Self ultimate mullet

As a fan of KU basketball the question has come up several times as to the extent of Selfs hair plugs. Which raises the question what does he have to cut? If the baldness is simply on the top does he just have to cut his hair around the sides, and if so what kind of a hair style would that produce if he went without a haircut for a while. This hair style would be in the realm of Joe Dirt facial hair. An amazing "self"-imposed white trash hair style. I just can't get over how awesome the potential for this is. Also, do hair plus grow or go white? If anyone knows hit me back with an answer.

Bill on Conan

Friends,

i hope you all had the opprotunity to see Bill on Conan the other night. I am looking into downloading it right now but I hear it is a good one. Get out there and find it if you haven't seen it yet.

The New Sulton of Swing

Jeff,

cheers my man for the donation. I really appreciate it. If you ever need anything just let me know.

one-ton

My kids

Hello all,


I wanted to post a picture of some of the children that I teach in Korea.
I hope you all enjoy it and take a moment to reflect on the world around you.

go in peace.

eric

Michael Womack

Wo, cheers my man. Thanks for the donation and good luck with your future family my friend. I hope everything is going well for you amigo. I look forward to seeing you soon.

love you buddy,
eric

Joel "pink" Floyd

I think we should all give Joel a giant hand. With his donation of $35 he has become the biggest supporter to the case as of today. Let all others on the peninsula and the planet take heed. A new precedent has been laid down. Can anyone else match the generosity of this infallible man of steel?

Thank you Joel.

Thank you Audrey

Audrey thanks for your support. I really appreciate it and I hope that you keep well and safe. Keep watching the blog and have fun at your Super bowl party.

Thanks again miss Sevenoaks.

The Wonderings of Whales

As I sat the other night musing of how my much my life is going to change once I go into space and how good it will additionally look on any dating service resume I began to think about the evolution of thought, life, and inevitably whales. Do whales date, I thought. And if so, what are their standards? Would a whale ever care about the exploration of space and if yes would it be for the sole purpose of picking up chicks (whale chicks). The answer is I don't know. But what I do know is that whales evolved from four legged carnivores (resembling the modern wolf, only much bigger) and eventually moved dwon to the beach to scavenge and eventaully progressed out into the sea evolving into the creatures we know today as whales. They retained their hin legs (although they are rather small and hidden) and have henceforth swan the sea in the same fashion that I one day swim in space. So, what have we gained from this. In short, nothing, but in the long run everything.

The Tulsa World Newspaper Article.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer
01/20/2007
Tulsa World (Final Home Edition), Page D1 of Family
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Eric Singleton has superimposed his face on a photo of Capt. James T. Kirk from "Star Trek."



Native Tulsan sets sights on becoming space traveler
Eric Singleton loves adventure and travel.
“Like the old American frontiersman, I love seeing what is over the next hill,” he said.

What’s beyond that hill for Singleton isn’t plain ol’ greener pastures. It’s the vast darkness of space — “the next frontier,” he said.

This Tulsa native, who currently lives in Korea, has a Web site dedicated to his dream of space travel at www.ericinspace.com. And he’s asking for your help to get there.

“I have dreamed of traveling in space my whole life,” said Singleton in a recent e-mail exchange. “Only now do we live in an age where it is possible.”

Singleton grew up in Tulsa, and graduated from Cascia Hall in 1997. After that, he pursued a degree in history from the University of Oklahoma, finishing in 2003. He also worked for the Philbrook Museum of Art, as well as serving as archeology curator at the Gilcrease Museum.

Now, Singleton is teaching kindergarten in Korea but plans to return stateside soon to resume his graduate work in history.

He’ll also pursue his own star trek. “I wouldn’t say I’m obsessed, but it does occupy a great deal of my thoughts,” said Singleton, a science-fiction fan who superimposed his face on a photo of Capt. James T. Kirk from “Star Trek.”

Singleton isn’t playing around, though, and he’s looked at two options — the first being $20 million.

“This includes 10 days in space with the Russian government acting as host,” he explained.

He wouldn’t be the first. You might remember Anousheh Ansari, who captured headlines around the world last fall as the first female private space explorer, according to her Web site, www.anoushehansari.com.

She earned a place in history as the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent.

Singleton’s second option would be to sign on with Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Spaceship, which is due to launch in 2009 at a cost of $200,000 per flight — “the most reasonable option,” he said.

“A donation of a dime, a penny or a dollar will go further than you could ever dream possible,” Singleton urges online.

His ultimate goal is $20 million, “but $200,000 would be just fine.

At last count, he had $50.

He’s tried other avenues to raise money, but it’s proven difficult, he said.

First, he put 10 percent of his salary toward space travel each month, and he hopes other ways of making money will "come with time."

His friends, Singleton said, think it's "fantastic and a great idea." One of his biggest supporters is Jim Millaway, who lives in Tulsa.

"It's potentially groundbreaking and inspirational at the same time," Millaway said. "He is a modern-day Yuri Garigan with a little Clay Aiken."

His family has always believed in goals, dreams and doing what it takes to make it happen, Singleton said.

"Being a teacher, which is not the most well-paid of professions, this might be the only way to achieve this goal."

Millaway hopes he succeeds. "It's all dependent on the Internet gods," he said. "If people are entertained and this is circulated enough, I don't know that it is out of the question."

As for naysayers, "I just tell them that I have always been told the world is what you make it."

Should he not make it, though, all of the money he collects will be given to charity.

"And if it doesn't come true, well, then maybe I can help someone else fulfill theirs," he said.

Singleton is nonetheless hopeful.

"In the sci-fiworld, no dream is really wrong," he said. "Who knows what the future will hold?"

For more information or to donate to Singleton's cause, visit www.ericinspace.com.

O' la Dee

Brian, Gracias Amigo. I appreciate it. It is good to know that I can count on you when I need help. I hope all is well with your new family, and that the wife is not bustin' your chops to bad.

Loving your body eternally buddy, and thanks.

Say hi to the Mrs. for me.

Crystal, I'm a little less in need now.

crystal, Thank you so much for helping me out and for passing this site information around. I really need all the help I can get and you have been a great friend and great supporter through this whole process.

Thank you.

Big ups to the Frenchman

Mike thank you for you donation of $20 dollars. You are the best amigo.

Flash Gordon

Thank you Risa

Risa, WOW! Thank you so much for the donation. I am thrilled to know I have your support and that you enjoyed the site. Remember to keep on checking it as the days progress, and the first cocktail is on me the next time I see you.

Tom your the bomb

I would like to thank Tom Biolchini and his beautiful wife Jess for a stately contribution of three dollars to this great endeavor. The conquest of space is an effort that will shape all mankind. Only by contributing and believing in each other will we ever succeed. Please, everyone remember even a contribution of a dollar will go a long way towards purchasing all the necessary rocket fuel that will be need for this mission. So, please, go to those computers now.

If only I could be this lucky.

One of the best lines ever.

It's my turn next to drop the feather.

Lift Off!

Earthians, we have liftoff.

I just a received a wonderful donation of $27 from
Steve Pearson of Singapore. It is only through the
service of men of courage, like Steve, that dreams
succeed. Gracias amigo.

Thank you Jim

I would like to thank Jim Millaway. First, for his steadfast devotion to this cause and secondly, to me personally. He was the first to contribute and is always the first into the breach.

Thank you my friend.

Life on Mars?

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My new battle

To the moon and nothing short of it.

I'm GOING to space.

I am going to space, but it would not have been possible without the help of my friends and family. I love you guys!