Batman: The greatest superhero!
I believe as you get older, your choice of clothes needs to change. In other words, some people should not be wearing certain clothes.
I’m not talking about how some body types don’t support certain types of clothes. I think we have all seen someone in tights, biker shorts, mini skirt, or a half shirt that simply should not be wearing such clothing. I’ll stop there – not looking to paint a picture for you. You’re welcome. Continue reading
One question that rattles around my brain on occasion – particularly after watching Superhero movies – is what superpower I would like to have. Now, I am sure we all have our (it’s not just a boy thing – is it?) superheroes. I am a Batman person myself (LOVED The Dark Night). Anyway, it would be nice to have his powers – capabilities would be more accurate. However, the ability I would choose is brilliance!
This question always makes for a good conversation with my classes – particularly the freshmen. They come up with all kinds of answers and always seemed surprise when I reveal what superpower I would like. They very well may be thinking that is such a teacher answer. Yet for my wish, I can’t imagine wanting anything else.
I would like to think that this wish says that I respect intelligence and knowledge. As a matter of fact, I respect and admire knowledge and those who are very intelligent. I enjoy being in their company and hearing what they have to say.
On occasion, my mom will say it is not good to be so smart. And no, she is not saying that when I am being sarcastic. She believes many brilliant people are not as happy. They lack people skills or are perpetually caught up in deep thought. While this is not an uncommon perception, there does not seem to be any clear proof that brilliant people are, on the whole, less happy than ‘normal’ people. At least, that is what my brief Google search has told me. See, I wouldn’t know. I am not brilliant.
I am an intensely curious person and read a lot. What would it be like to remember all I read and be able to satiate that curiosity? How would my like be different? Truthfully, I don’t know
I don’t know if my life would be better if I were brilliant. However, I am willing to take that chance. As they say, knowledge is power. So, maybe I am simply power hungry.
Imagine if you could learn things easily and remember things readily. Am I the only one who saw the move Limitless and thought that I would take that pill? Look at the way the protagonist, Eddie, was able to use his gift of awesome intelligence to accomplish great things. By the way, I once read that we only use a small percentage of our brains whereas Einstein used just a bit more and look what he was able to accomplish.
You have thought about this question before, right? So, what superpower would you choose to have? I am going to ask my wife and children. I wonder what they will say.
Last night was an amazing night. Dashing in a tux with alongside my wife in her striking auburn Donna Karan gown, we walked the red carpet. Lightbulbs flashed, interviewers were everywhere, and the fans were delirious. And the after parties, well I don’t kiss and tell. Suffice to say, the tabloids will be buzzing this week. Glorious, it was just a glorious night. Now, I had my speeches prepared. Humble, humorous, hip, I had it all going on. What, pray tell, you may be thinking was going on? Well, I had been nominated for two more blogger awards – the Sunshine Award and The One Lovely Blog Award and last night was the Blogger Awards. As noted above, the award ceremony was posh. You didn’t hear about it? That wasn’t a dream was it?
Let me first answer some questions associated with the awards. Here goes:
Favorite Number: 7. Not so original. Truthfully, it doesn’t mean all that much to me.
Favorite Non-Alcoholic Drink: Yoohoo. Chocolate milk – yum, yum.
Facebook or Twitter: Facebook. I am not so into it but have never even been on Twitter.
My Passion: Sports. I am currently sports depressed. Darn Philadelphia teams.
Favorite Pattern: The patterns of nature. Patterns in the sky, on leaves and the bark on trees, for example.
Favorite Day of the Week: The Sabbath. I enjoy the serenity.
Favorite Flower: Marigolds. I don’t know many flowers but I bought these at the flower show on a 2nd grade trip for my mother. I was a good boy!
One of the awards instructed me to note: Seven Things You May Not Know About Me. So, here goes 7 more.
1. The first song I ever memorized all the words to is Meeting Across the River by Bruce Springsteen and the East Street Band.
2. Batman is my favorite superhero.
3. The first time I really thought I wanted to be a writer was after completing John Updike’s Rabbit series.
4. I love snow (even more so when I was younger).
5. I always wanted to be 6’2’’. I would have settled for 6’3’’ or 6’4’’. I’m 5’11. Oh well!
6. I don’t enjoy scary movies.
7. I am not good at learning languages.
Now let me tell you about My Nominees. I’m going to note 7 as it is my favorite number. The first two are the people who gave it to me. Thanks so much to both of you.
1. marymenkedick.wordpress.com
2. denobears.wordpress.com
3. parentingisfunny.wordpress.com
4. clotildajamcracker.wordpress.com
5. livenowandzen.com
6. slapppshotblog.com
7. fullofsmyles.com
I have now been nominated for 4 awards. I am 14 short of Susan Lucci who was nominated 18 times before she won. So, there is hope for me. I’ll see you at the awards show next year. Get your formal wear ready.