Superpowers

I was going to title this "everyday superpowers" but it sounded too much like a five-minute devotional.

Darren and I occasionally discuss what powers we'd possess if we were superheroes. For instance, Darren would be Punctuality Man, who arrives anywhere -- the scene of a terrorist plot, a train accident, Sunday morning church service -- fifteen minutes early. I would be The Apostrophe Avenger, sweeping through the land freeing apostrophes from forced labor in words where they don't belong.

When I saw The Incredibles, I realized that every woman in the world needs to be Elastigirl. Especially women with small children. And pregnancy would be such a... um, snap.

The other night I discovered a new superpower. I needed to go dry my hair and get ready for bed, but what I really preferred to do was cuddle on the bed with Darren. Finally I compelled myself to the hair dryer. "New superpower," I announced. "Not found in teenagers: Superadult. I can make myself be responsible when I don't want to be."

Whee. Give me the Force anyday. -- SJ