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aenslem

#whenever i google my symptoms

#star trek #star trek tos #leonard mccoy

aenslem

We go together or not at all: [45/?]

#spones #tos

icantbotherwithusernames

that monologue at the end of The Final Problem + other doodles

#sherlock holmes #acd holmes #acd canon #john watson #johnlock

karmrys

tricorder-edits

Okay bear with me here (I just watched The Empath episode and am quite literally in tears on my floor). The more I rewatch Star Trek TOS the more I’m completely enamored and just taken back with how sweet it is…? And I’m not necessarily talking about the humorous or whimsical aspects of it per say (although those are very special), but I’m really talking about the sheer dedication, maturity and commitment that each of the central characters have with each other, and how they show it unconditionally, without any second thought. In this episode, for example, Kirk is told that he’ll have to choose between either Spock or McCoy to be taken as a test subject for an alien experiment, and though still worn due to both physical and mental torture, is persistent in his duties as captain that the ultimate decision must fall upon him (which harps back to my point about maturity: Kirk is one of the most humble, smart, and selfless characters I think I’ve ever seen). McCoy, who understands the immense strain Jim is under, attempts to (AND MIND YOU WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT) sacrifice himself by knocking him out with a shot, and in turn, offer himself up to the aliens.

In comes Spock.

Spock, who understands how fatal such an experiment would be towards a very human McCoy, reminds him that it is in him that assumes command due to Kirk’s incapacitated state. Through this ploy, he attempts to force McCoy out of danger through the most logical and by-the-book means necessary, and in turn, give himself up to the aliens. Although the alien experiment wouldn’t kill Spock, as a half Vulcan, it is explained that it would leave him with permanent brain damage, leading to madness.

In comes McCoy. again…

McCoy is taken back, angry, and frustrated that Spock would do this…but ultimately knows he’s right. He knows that he is doomed to die if he participates in the experiment. He also knows, however, that he can’t just let Spock ruin the most important part of himself and his dignity: his brain and intellect. (Adding on to that, McCoy even states in this episode “I can't destroy life, even if it's to save my own. I can't. You know that. I can't let you do it.”). McCoy is a true healer in every sense.

McCoy waits for Spock to become distracted before knocking him out with a shot, like he had done before with Jim, and then turns himself over to the alien race. There are no speeches, no tears, just a simple act of sacrifice and defiance that acts to protect his friends from danger.

When Kirk and Spock wake up they find McCoy in a nearly fatal state, and are equally distraught at the sight of their friend. (Kirk’s reaction in particular is very emotional for me in this scene, reminding me in some ways of The Wrath of Kahn’s lovely ending iykyk). They refuse to leave McCoy under any circumstances, although being free to go back to their ship, and firmly explain that it’s either all of them to be killed, or none. No man left behind.

This episode does have a happy ending, thank goodness,…but let me just say it’s traumatic, heartbreaking and heartwarming-ly kind at the same time. Not to be cliché about it, but it really is the power of love and commitment that makes this episode and SHOW so so so special. These characters care for each other so deeply and are SO unafraid to act on it, this simple act of dedication is transcendent.

Okay sorry for my rant live long and prosper divas🖖

#star trek the original series #the empath #star trek tos #star trek #james t kirk #spock #leonard 'bones' mccoy #Leonard McCoy

minty-apricot

#star trek #star trek tos #nyota uhura #tos uhura #uhura #star trek the original series

so-i-did-this-thing

On one hand, I died a little at the kaleidoscope of neutrals that my mother thrust into my hands this morning with a desperate, "I trust you to pick a wall color for me."

On the other, I can distinguish nuance in color very well, and quickly discarded 99% of the samples with the reasonings why (wrong color temperature, too close to the couch's beige, poor base tone given other items in the room, etc.)

Sadly, I was not able to convince her to go with a red sampled from the couch swatch on the table (she's done red in the past from my advice and loved it). But I did find a good warm & bright ivory that will pull that couch away from looking muddy and play well with the art for the walls.

Anyway, it's very funny to me, because *my* house looks like this -- as someone whose favorite colors are brown and taupe:

Decorating advice my mother *did* take from me today, though:

What you draw on paper won't match how the layout feels like when walking around in the actual room, so be prepared to move or even ditch furniture

You need area rugs to create little islands in an open plan space

Fixtures go a long way between a bathroom looking cheap / like a hotel room, and being cozy

You do not have to recreate your old room layouts when you move

You do not have to follow the "rules", such as a formal dining area

You can repurpose furniture to serve different needs - if you like the china hutch, but not the china anymore, put something else inside

A room should reflect how you plan to use it 90% of the time

Figure out what "entertaining" means to you - your parties do not have to look like someone else's, which influences how you change your space when company is over

An heirloom furniture piece that you already doubt will fit in a room will quickly become an albatross you come to resent, so consider parting with it now while you're still on good terms

#home decor #vintage home decor #decor #style

blueshirtsdoitbest

Anyone who thinks that Bones is (A) always grumpy and (B) not charming & adorable beyond belief, clearly has never ever seen TOS.

#leonard mccoy #deforest kelley #star trek #tos #star trek tos #leonard mccoy star trek #doctor leonard horatio mccoy #leonard 'bones' mccoy #leonard bones mccoy #tos bones #bones star trek #bones mccoy

contact-guy

it's been a million years (eleven months) since I posted anything here - I'm alive and well but have been working on other projects, including a graphic novel that I think will appeal to enjoyers of Watson's Sketchbook (more information on that...later). To tide you over, here's a little pre-Reichenbach snippet, made on the theme of 'Home' for the Very Sincerely Yours zine @very-sincerely-yours-zine - thank you for asking me to participate! It looks like copies of the full zine are sold out but PDFs are available here!