Little Bits: Issue #42 For October 2026 0 ▲ Adamsdesk 1 day ago · 26 min read5260 words · Writing · hide Science fiction has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Come to think of it, my first exposure to sci-fi was I believe in books that I briefly found interesting in elementary school. However, that was short-lived as I didn’t enjoy reading at the time nor did I understand how it was a wealth of knowledge and entertainment. What truly caught my attention was when Star Trek: The Next Generation (STNG) premiered in 1987. It’s a show that feed my endless curiosity of science and technology. I recall sitting down in the living room each week avidly watching the series on cable television with my family. I particularly loved the character Jean-Luc Picard played by Patrick Stewart where Jean-Luc was most often seen as the commanding officer of the Federation starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D). The character was relatable and one that I grew to respect and admire having discipline, being deeply moral, highly logical, honest, and intelligent. I went on to watch this… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town