Eartha Kitt, world famous singer and performer (and icon in the gay community) and the original Catwoman in the Batman series, supports the 1957 March of Dimes in this YouTube clip from the March of Dimes and the fight against polio. In this video, Eartha sings the song “I’m an Old Fashioned Girl”. Eartha Kitt died yesterday on Christmas Day, for more on Eartha’s amazing life, please visit her official site at http://www.earthakitt.com/.

by Bambi Weavil

Bambi Weavil at age 14 with Majel Barrett Roddenberry

Today I learned that Majel Barrett Roddenberry, better known as the “First Lady of Star Trek” and Nurse Chappel in the Star Trek original series, as well as the computer voice and Lwaxana Troi in Star Trek: The New Generation, has passed away.

When I was younger, I had the pleasure of meeting Majel. My father worked in the hotel business, and was able to arrange the meeting after the airport had lost her luggage, and we agreed to help her, if she would be kind enough to meet me, at age 14. She was very sweet and very kind, almost grandmotherly. I drew a poster photo of her and she was so kind and seemed to really appreciate it. She asked if we were coming to the Star Trek convention later, but because of my father’s work schedule, we didn’t get to go. If there is one regret I have this morning, is I didn’t get to thank her all these years later for making such a positive impression on me in her hotel room.

Majel was a huge supporter of animal non-profits and advocacy such as Precious Paws, www.preciouspaws.org, or CARE (Cat & Canine Assistance, Referral and Education), www.care4pets.org.

Thank you Majel – you are thought of this morning warmly by me and you were indeed, one hell of a woman.

Live, Long and Prosper Into The Universe.

Two articles, rest in peace Del – THANK YOU for everything and for being a example to follow.

• Del Martin, Lesbian Activist, Dies at 87 (SFGate)
• Del Martin’s New York Times Obituary

Much love and peace to everyone who reads this – take some time today to honor Dr. King’s life and the legacy he left and that leads on….to serve.