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Star Date 120129

Happy New Year!

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Last year was so busy for me that it seems to have just flown by - literally. I started the year by flying to New York with Angie Dickinson, Stefanie Powers, and Linda Evans where we were honored by PBS as Pioneers of Television and appeared together at the 92nd Street Y. We also appeared together as guests of Piers Morgan - a wonderful man - on CNN during his first week on the air.

Another trip to New York brought me to the Hayden Planetarium and the pleasure of sitting down with Neil deGrasse Tyson on his radio show. Neil is not only one of our best and brightest, but he's also one of the nicest people on this or ANY planet.

I met with many of you at conventions from coast to coast. Every time that I get the opportunity to go out and meet with the fans I am reminded that I have the best job in the universe. Other television shows have their fans.....but only Star Trek has Trekkers! You all are truly special to me and we are fortunate to have conventions as a means to get together and meet each other. I just wish that there was a way to meet each and every one of you.

There was one event that I attended this year that was both thrilling and nostalgic for me. As you know, I have a long history with NASA and continue my support of both manned and unmanned space exploration. As we turn more of our attention towards Mars and the other planets in our solar system - the space shuttle program was discontinued.

I fondly remember attending the roll-out with my Star Trek Co-stars of the Space Shuttle Enterprise when the program was starting. On July 8, 2011 STS-135 was launched and the Space Shuttle Atlantis took off for the last time. I was invited by NASA to not only watch the launch but to also take part in launch related activities and ceremonies. I am proud of the accomplishments of the astronauts as well as all of those that worked in support positions on the missions. Now it's time for us to look into the night sky and gain knowledge of the planets and stars out there.

What does 2012 hold in store? I can't talk about everything yet, but there are some exciting developments coming and I will be sure to keep you posted.

Valentines Day is coming soon - so I'd like to take this opportunity to share my heartfelt appreciation that we are in each other's lives. Please continue to love your fellow man and woman and lend a helping hand whenever possible.

Blessings,