What's Going on at the Space Center?

This picture was leaked by our secret insider at the Space Center. You are looking at proof positive of the rampant disregard for tradition, part of the culture of the Space Center.

Birthdays in the United States are traditionally celebrated with cake and ice cream. If that tradition isn't written in the Constitution then it should have been. It is the American way, along with apple pie, baseball and Chevrolet. Are these American values cherished at the Space Education Center?

Look closely at the picture above. In this picture taken today, you'll see the Space Center staff celebrating the birthdays of Brittney, Nicole and Rachel. Look at the abomination in Mr. Williamson's hand. Is that a cake? You're looking at candles planted firmly in deviled eggs!

Brittney and Nicole seem to be curiously oblivious to the fact the traditional birthday celebration was disregarded like last month's casserole still in the fridge growing a healthy forest of deadly pathogens. Rachel, on the other hand, seems confused. She hasn't worked long enough at the Space Center to have her values compromised.

Below you see the top drawer of Mr. Williamson and Mrs. Clegg's desk. Look how orderly with a place for everything and everything in its place. BUT does such order reign supreme throughout the Space Cente? The truth is revealed when you close that drawer and open the drawer below.


(Thanks Aleta for cleaning out the desk drawers and organizing everything!)


It is common knowledge secret organizations have secret handshakes accompanied by certain body movements. Examples of which are given below in a series of photographs stolen by our secret undercover agent. These photographs were taken during an initiation ceremony where new recruits were being welcomed into this New World Order bent on restoring Imagination's rightful place on Earth.

This is the double clasp, demonstrated by Jon Parker and Todd Rasband.
(Congratulations Todd on your Voyager Pin!)

This is a photograph of the shake and squeeze. This handshake is a signal to the recipient to make contact with their Space Center handler as soon as possible.
(Congratulations Jaydin on your Year Pin!)

A Shake without Squeeze with thumbs up signifying the receiving of a secret order as demonstrated by Mr. Williamson and Mikayla.
(Congratulations Mikayla on your Year Pin!)

The Shake and Shoulder Touch, demonstrated by Bracken and Tanner.
(Congratulations on your Year Pin Tanner!)

The Shake with Vulcan Pinch as demonstrated by Mr. Williamson and James.
(Congratulations James on your Year Pin!)

The Shake with Calm Hypnosis as demonstrated by Mr. Williamson and Jason.
(Congratulations Jason on your Year Pin!)

After the lesson, those who could demonstrate mastery of the handshakes and bodily movements were celebrated by those in attendance.

Padawon Jaydin is being celebrated for passing all his secret handshakes and body movements by his Master, Rachel.
(Congratulations Jaydin on your Galileo Pin!)

These secret Saturday gatherings give the Order's Leadership an opportunity to honor feats of Imaginary Wonder performed by its members the previous month. In the photograph below Jace is being honored with one such gift.

(Congratulations Jace on your Phoenix Pin!)

The Imaginarium's Department of Natural and Pseudoscience Curiosities Under Investigation

Hello Troops,
This is 2011. Many would consider this to be an age of advancement, science, philosophy and logic. Yet once again we are reminded of the fact that sanity and reason seem to be in shockingly short supply on this little blue planet of ours.

People's imaginations went into overdrive in Rome yesterday. The Imaginarium's Department of Natural and Pseudoscience Curiosities failed to control the outbreak, leading to the events described in the article below. Needless to say, their will be an investigation into the matter and those responsible will be disciplined.

Mr. W.

Rome earthquake prophecy claims trigger cataclysmic mood

ROME, May 11 -- Many Italians fled Rome on Wednesday amid fears of a pending earthquake despite reassurances from seismologists and political leaders, according to ANSA news agency.

In 1915 the late Italian self-styled seismologist Raffaele Bendandi predicted that the "the big one" would strike Rome on May 11, 2011. Panic developed recently as rumors spread across social media including Facebook, Twitter.

"Rome is not at risk of any earthquake," Enzo Boschi, president of the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology, has said. "There have never been any strong earthquakes confirmed under the city," he said.

Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno has also dismissed the rumours saying that Romans would not be listen to speculation that had no foundation. "I believe Romans are too serious to be duped by this kind of rubbish," he said.

Businesses report shows that one in five people had requested a day off work and some parents kept their children home from school and headed out of town for the day.

Many shops in Rome's downtown area were closed late Tuesday and Wednesday as shopkeepers left notices saying they shut their doors due to "illness" or "stocktaking."

And Now, From the Imaginarium

I call this Tetris at school. A clever use of design and originality on an otherwise boring surface.

This poster is for those of us that have tried unsuccessfully over the years to master chopsticks only to return to the tried and true fork.

The perfect sandwich for school lunches. I guarantee this will not end up in the trash bin with the fruit, vegetables and inedible plastic burritos.

Police harassment once again. Reckless driving at the bumper cars.

And finally, I fast forwarded through the Royal Wedding. My curiosity got the best of me. I'm into all things British having served a mission there and visited the island nation a few times since. I like the pomp and ceremony.

This is the face of one of the bridesmaids. Her consistent scowl was either a reflection of her opinion on the event or her natural neutral expression. Regardless, this adaption of a famous painting captures the young lass perfectly.

Have a Great Day Troops.
Remember to make something ordinary, extraordinary today.

Mr. W.

P.S. Speaking of making something ordinary, extraordinary. What can we do to spice up tonight's dessert?


P.S.S . Speaking of British.....


P.S.S.S. This receives the Imaginarium's Award for Imaginative Excellence in Design and Functionality. I'd like one of these in my home.