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Use Your Super Powers

After COMICON Stuttgart, I had to return to being just plain Amy Hamilton again. I went to the grocery store to purchase some dog food, cat food, and people food....we all have to eat. Coming down from my super hero high and going back to the mundane was leaving me just a little maudlin. As I walked to my car with groceries in hand; I noticed an elderly German man checking out my car and at first was concerned that it had been damaged somehow. Instead, he informed me that he used to have a two seat convertible when he was young and was just admiring my car. He said, "I was going to be jealous of whoever the lucky driver is; but seeing you, I think any passengers in your car are very lucky to be with the driver." I laughed and offered him a ride, he declined graciously and told me a short story of one of his driving experiences on the authobahn in his old roadster. This small encounter left both of us laughing and reminded me that we all have a super power. Sharing our happiness and joy with others. Kind words can have big impacts...never underestimate your super powers! Life is a Project!

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