Space

A few months ago, one of my favorite actors, John Spencer, died. Today, in the paper, I read of another John Spencer who was the subject of an AP story out of Los Angeles (Muesli City - the land of flakes, fruits, and nuts) about his Space Tourism Society. He may actually be the ghost of the actor, because few sentient beings have had any sillier ideas. He has convinced 80 "founders" to put up big money for a chance to travel in space. Mr. Spencer says, "Without them, we have no business." Duh.

As if this weren't enough, there are two other such groups - Virgin Galactic and Space Adventures. The former group, the idea of Sir Richard Branson, says, "The money is refundable if flights. . . never take off." Riiight.

The picture accompanying the story ahows Buzz Aldrin, one of the stars of the l969 moonwalk movie.