One of my male relatives and I have been texting today. He’s planning on study in Italy and is saving money for the trip, so I thought I would send him a list of possible Christmas gifts he could do for me rather than buy something. He’s great at cleaning and organizing. Here’s our texts:
Me: Things you could give me for Christmas instead of a gift. Deep clean my office, organize my pantry or laundry room, build a blog site I can offer through Kindle.
Him: Things I would like for Christmas. Superpowers, a billion dollars, and my own private island. Get me mine and I’ll see about yours.
Me: Very funny, but I’m serious.
Him: So am I. I want super powers.
Me: You have super powers. You’re cleaning man.
Him: My shoe size is 9 and pants size is 30×30.
Me: You want a super hero costume?
I have a feeling he isn’t planning to use his super power for good. š¦
Reminds me when I play Rift, when I blast a ice blast at bad guys, great work Deidra š
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Thanks, right now I would appreciate a blast of warmth. š
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Shoe size and pants size? Hmmm, I don’t know what sort of super powers go with that…
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I’m not the greatest seamstress, so the costume won’t be great.
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You could make him an Incredible Hulk-esque outfit, that way you don’t have to worry about sewing
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LOL giving him a costume for Christmas, he would really be ticked.
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Hmm… can’t seem to find a ‘reply’ button in the right place… dammit! No matter, maybe here will be fine *crosses fingers*
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It worked!!
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Thanks. Love the tick! He’s more like Leachman or guy or whatever.
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Shoe size 9? Pants size 30×30? Super powers are for super heroes. Who might he be? Slight man?
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You almost choked me, he better be Heimlich man.
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I’m short, so he sounds tall for me. However, you should consider a superhero costume for him, Mr. Clean! That way, you get what you want too.
Luck!
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He’s got way to much hair + facial hair to pull that off. Maybe hobbit.
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You might want to hire a cleaning service. He doesn’t sound very enthusiastic!
Funny post!
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You’re probably right there.
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Now there’s a useful super hero. Heimlich Man! Able to expel partially masticated steak with a single thrust! Hmm…given my penchant for gluttony, these are powers worth a billion dollars and that private island I’ve been sitting on all these years…
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He’s on his way to a location near you!
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That was so cute. Love the super hero. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re very welcome. I still want my office cleaned.
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Love this
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Thanks.
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LMAO at this. I can just imagine the type of cleaning you would get. It would be like what I’d try to get away with when I was seven and was asked to dust the furniture. Yeah, right.
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I was hoping he would appreciate the opportunity for a get out of jail free card. š
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Unfortunately not… š Happy Holidays!
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Yeah, I guess we wants jeans. š¦
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nice gift idea. i was listening the radio in my car the other day. It was an ECO talking show about gifts. i found quite nice: to give ECO gifts to those we love. there were some examples: to buy a membership to a spa or a fitness club, to buy tickets to shows or concerts, and the examples went on in this nice direction. better such a healthy gift both for body and soul than a material gift thrown in a corner after wrapping and a polite “Thank you”.
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That’s an awesome idea. Even movie tickets for teenagers specially guys. Help cheapen up that date.
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Sounds dangerous. Can you make a suit that can only be used for good? Seriously anyone who could organise my book collection would be a super hero
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And that’s another of his super powers. From Shakespeare to Twilight, he’s at least tried it.
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Oh what I would do with super powers!
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Seriously, I could create a list that would go on for years.
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I could think of quite a few super powers I could do with now…
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A list would be interesting, I’m sure.
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My super-power would be to puke on command. Imagine all of the stuff that you could get out of by having that. It would come in very handy when you want people to leave you alone.
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I have spent years cultivating the sound. I usually use it for storytelling, but now I have a new idea. Thanks.
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What I want is out of stock.
It’s out of print and can’t be bought.
But if I ever get it,
It is certain I’ll return it.
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I love your poem. Wish I had such talent with words.
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But there is no mention of what superpowers he wants. It could be literally anything. How would even know where to begin with a costume design? Who could possible plan for all the contingencies? Perhaps a seamstress with super powers of his/her own…
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That’s not me. But you’re right. I’ll send a text and find out if he has any thoughts.
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I love the witty repartee you and your relative have between your self’s ,good
thing my coffee was not ready yet or my apple would be covered in spew,
not good. I enjoy reading all your posts they defiantly make my day.
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Thank you and remember don’t drink and read. Safety first.
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Clearly, this is what he needs for his alter ego outfit!
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Exactly.
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This made me smile… Boy’s never grow up.
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Some girls don’t either.
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[…] Dierdra Alexander muses on the best sorts of superpowers. […]
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Thanks for the mention on your blog.
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Friends with imagination and a sense of humor are a priceless gift. Maybe that in itself is an overlooked superpower, no costume needed.
If you ever find a man, woman, or beast with the cleaning superpower thing going on, PLEASE SHARE. I mean share the cleaning genie not just the gloating of your sparkling, organized abode. š
I do love your way with words, the twist at the end, and the great accompanying art. Great job. š
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Thanks. I could sell his services if he was super clean man.
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Haha! Such a lovely little exchange of texts! It is true though, as a previous commentator states: We boys never grow up! I too, want super powers! (Preferably flying!)
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I want telekinesis.
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He should really reconsider his super cleaning powers. I know some people who make a good living cleaning and organizing for others!
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I’m with you. I’ll be his test case. š
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But what did he reply? Does he want a super hero costume? What colours would you go for?
(Nice post by the way, and a lot of questions I know!)
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Telekinesis and telepathy were his eventual choices, though I didn’t ask about colors. Since he’s an adult I doubt he really wanted a costume. I think it was sarcasm.
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He makes a good point. Superpowers would be nice!
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I could do with a few myself.
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Don’t laugh but I want super powers too. Love the picture with the bears and the tree!
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I think we all secretly want super powers. Thanks.
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If I can get super powers, I’d get telekinesis, so that I can vent my road rage at inconsiderate drivers by flicking their cars out of the way. I have a feeling the whole flicking thing is due to playing one too many iPhone games.
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Maybe you shouldn’t have super powers. Cars flying everywhere might not be so great. LOL
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Mr. Clean? My kind of hero!
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I think the cleaning organizing super powers would be awesome.
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I LOVE IT!!! facebooked it
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Thank you you rock!
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Hm… office, or perhaps, house cleaning. What a great idea… Very green too…
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I thought so who needs more stuff I can’t find the stuff I have.
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Hahaha… I think he’s Mr.Clean & you’re the one with superpowers š
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I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe I’m the super hero and he’s the side kick!
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I am not sure if being Mr cleaner, is really a super power that will hit the big time, or pull the girls.
Must be better powers than that.
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He agrees with you.
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I loved this post & the comment string, what a lively bunch! …But one thing remains…You still need your office cleaned & organized. I’m not sure where you are based, but if you’re anywhere near New York, the folks at Spacial Harmony do a great job! —> http://spacialharmony.com/
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I’m a Texas girl, but thanks for the reference anyway.
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Awesome post, Deidra. I like the way both of you think! lol
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Thanks, we’re quite a match, but not too surprising we come from the same family.
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I’m usually the one recruited for cleaning. I’ve never thought about what super power I’d want. Maybe the power to take a nap instantly and none of that tossing and turning business. Oh wait, maybe I want the power of narcolepsy?
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This is hilarious! š
Thanks for the visit š A fiction writer!? Just awesome š
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Thanks. I’m hoping to be able to claim the title of professional fiction writer someday.
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Thanks for the like. Keep up the good work. š
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Thanks you too.
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Thanks for the “like”. I might have a superman cape in my attic left over from when my son was into krytonite. He’s 22 now. Probably won’t miss it.
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This guys in his 20’s probably won’t fit. LOL
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This is such an amazing and cute story. Then again, every time I come here I;m always left entertained in such a wonderful way š
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Thank you. I hope to continue to entertain you.
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I always wanted super powers and be like super strong or have wings or be like super strong and have wings. Instead, I’m a geeky pastor who likes to box and lift weights.. maybe that could be a super power.
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I think pastors have super powers, able to lift souls with a single word. Not too shabby.
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If I could have a 30″ waist again!!!!! Now THAT would be “super”! AAAANNNNDDDD me getting INTO 30″ waist pants would take “super powers”!
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That’s a super awesome super power!
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Shame on him. LOL. I think I had the same conversation with my hubby when I asked him to clean the cat box once in awhile. š
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He’s really great a cleaning and complains about my lack of skills in that area everytime he visits so I thought it was perfect.
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I’m absolutely of the opinion “you complain, you clean it” LOL
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I wish it was like gravity, well enforced.
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You should text him back and say that SuperPowers don’t some in size ‘small’…! With a size 9 shoe and a 30 x 30 in pants… hmmm… not much of a super hero, I’d say, especially if he can’t do a simple thing like cleaning…?
Merry Christmas!
Ant
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I think he’s super grouch or sarcasm man.
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Love it! Maybe you should offer to go in front and be the superpower shield.
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Oh yeah, Not!
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nice! well done and merry christmas!
xandi
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Thank you and Merry Christmas to you.
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He might want super powers, but what he is really telling is, he wants the traditional gifts for men – UNDERWEAR AND SOCKS!
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Oh crap I thought it was ballet tights and toe shoes!
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I wouldn’t buy him that Super Hero costume. He might turn on you. š
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Extremely I think my sister caught the tail end of the “I hope you have children just like you”. Except it bounced off my and stuck to her.
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Your male relative wants a billion dollars? Hell, I’m cheap. I’d settle for a few thousand and my name in the liner notes!
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Hey I’m with you.
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it,s funny…
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I Was A “Strange” Child, Ma’am.
The “Superpower” I Wanted???
Osmosis-With-ALL-Things-EVER
I Could Learn It ALL, Just With A Touch, or a Smell, or a Hard-Glance…
…etc etc.
I Thought It Would Help Me To LEARN EVERYTHING.
Yeah.
7-Years-Old…
…and I Wanted ULTIMATE-Knowledge-Of-EVERYTHING.
I Saw More Potential In It hehehe
And I’ve Tried To Keep At It.
One Day…
…One Day.
š
-BRADLEY
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That’s a super awesome power. I want that one too. Let me know when you’ve got it.
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Hi, Deidra,
This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing this and again,
Thanks for dropping in at my page,
I liked the “Heās great at cleaning and organizing.”
Great.
Best Regards
Philip
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I appreciate the comment. I had trouble with the link and so had to remove it. It gave me several popups. If you would like to resubmit it, I would be happy to approve it. Thanks
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This post made me happy… but also sad because itās been a long while since I fit into 30×30 pants!
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He’s a pescetarian if that makes you feel any better.
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Those pesky pescetarians have it all!
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Did you get super powers, because I didn’t find any?
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