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[Lord Pmann]

Mind control. I think there is no more powerful superpower than that. If I could make someone think something or do something... *points to dick*

I would be a happy, happy man. And rich too. Also, I'd make terrorists eat bacon on their own will with that power.

 

[Touch_of_Fire]

My superpower: Time Travel.
To Travel back in time..... would however create a need to try and change world cataclysmic events. To change/stop moments that became disasters. So by traveling back in time, in a way causes me to become a Super Hero.

To Travel into the future.... to see where 'We' (Yes a Royal We) are headed. As one that sees a glass as 3/4 full it would be exciting to take a glimpse. As a sidenote, as one that enjoys investing......knowing which stocks are moving up/down would allow me to ellipse Bill Gates in wealth

 

[numeniusa]

My superpower: Time Travel.
To Travel back in time..... would however create a need to try and change world cataclysmic events. To change/stop moments that became disasters. So by traveling back in time, in a way causes me to become a Super Hero.

To Travel into the future.... to see where 'We' (Yes a Royal We) are headed. As one that sees a glass as 3/4 full it would be exciting to take a glimpse. As a sidenote, as one that enjoys investing......knowing which stocks are moving up/down would allow me to ellipse Bill Gates in wealth

Re the travelling back thing, have you read Stephen King's novel 11/22/63, about trying to prevent the assassination of JFK? Doesn't always turn out like you might hope...

 

[Touch_of_Fire]

Re the travelling back thing, have you read Stephen King's novel 11/22/63, about trying to prevent the assassination of JFK? Doesn't always turn out like you might hope...

No, I have not read that book; there is always a quandary about: changing history as "IF" you truly could go back and change "IT" then would it have ever occurred in the first place?

 

[SMNaughtywife]

I'm going with the power of healing others, both mentally and physically.
I don't think anyone, children especially should have to endure the hardships of illness or/and disease.
No, not gonna be zapping away running noises,
but cancer and everything else better watch out. Bam! Smash!!! Ka-Pow!

 

[Scout44]

Teleportation for me as well.. There are sometimes being there in person is just better.

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

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[sweetsophie512]

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If I could post another poll I would ask whether there's a preference for spontaneous, both parties find they are available, play versus set aside play dates? While it's nice to make a date, I find that online those seem to be pretty darn tough to reliably meet. Maybe someone is late, or life springs up. Is that just me?

I'm not a very spontaneous person. I live and die by my calendar. It's pathetic really. It's something that I have a love/hate relationship with. I love the fact that I've got everything planned and accounted for and I hate the fact that I have a need for that. I'm not very good with change and so I expect consistency. With that being said, when it comes to *play* dates, especially with an established relationship, I prefer to know that it's going to happen. Of course, the added excitement of finding time that you weren't expecting to have is just as thrilling.

The ebb and flow of a relationship can sometimes lead to a lot of missed opportunities. However, when the planets align and you end up having what you want ... it's crazy amazing.

Super heros and super powers seem to the the rage. We all want to be something more than we are, super hero seems as good as anything. So what super power would you like to have? Just one. Tell us why you chose it and how you would use it in your daily life. For me the lure of Batman's tool belt is strong. So many gadgets, so many cool things. But also traveling faster than a speeding bullet would have some pretty cool upsides. Would make airplanes pretty unnecessary. 1500mph could become a very useful

I've often thought about this and have had numerous discussions on this very topic. When I used to watch that TV series Heroes, I was always intrigued by Sylar's ability. Of course, I'm not looking into using it the way he did, but imagine having the ability to absorb someone else's super power. Not only can you fly and be invincible, you'd have Batman's utility belt! Having all those powers in your arsenal can make life pretty interesting. Of course, it could also drive you insane. Who knows?

 

[ChainedUp]

Some mornings I look at this screen and ideas flow freely, other mornings (like today) all i see is the white screen, no ideas flooding to my fingers. When that happens I just start writing and eventually through what is almost divine intervention a topic or question emerges. This pretty much mimics life, as we either have a plan we try to follow or we just go with the flow and let things sort themselves out. There's value in both , I think it's mostly driven by personality type not circumstance. So my questions......

Does the color of the car you by have a big influence? Meaning does the cover of the book have to be appealing? Is beauty, while only skin deep an important factor in choosing partners/playmates? Did you know what you were going to have for breakfast this morning when you awoke, or did you open the cupboard and decide?

 

[Suz_anne]

Some mornings I look at this screen and ideas flow freely, other mornings (like today) all i see is the white screen, no ideas flooding to my fingers. When that happens I just start writing and eventually through what is almost divine intervention a topic or question emerges. This pretty much mimics life, as we either have a plan we try to follow or we just go with the flow and let things sort themselves out. There's value in both , I think it's mostly driven by personality type not circumstance. So my questions......

Does the color of the car you by have a big influence? Meaning does the cover of the book have to be appealing? Is beauty, while only skin deep an important factor in choosing partners/playmates? Did you know what you were going to have for breakfast this morning when you awoke, or did you open the cupboard and decide?

Yes. It helps. It helps. I knew.

 

[ChainedUp]

Yes. It helps. It helps. I knew.

Thanks for moving the conversation along. Lol

 

[Suz_anne]

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[ChainedUp]

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[sweetsophie512]

Some mornings I look at this screen and ideas flow freely, other mornings (like today) all i see is the white screen, no ideas flooding to my fingers. When that happens I just start writing and eventually through what is almost divine intervention a topic or question emerges. This pretty much mimics life, as we either have a plan we try to follow or we just go with the flow and let things sort themselves out. There's value in both , I think it's mostly driven by personality type not circumstance. So my questions......

Does the color of the car you by have a big influence? Meaning does the cover of the book have to be appealing? Is beauty, while only skin deep an important factor in choosing partners/playmates? Did you know what you were going to have for breakfast this morning when you awoke, or did you open the cupboard and decide?

Divine intervention! I love it when inspiration hits at the right moment.

Don't you know that women buy cars based solely on color? LOL! No. I read that somewhere and I had to roll my eyes. I decide on the color after I've figured out which car I want. I take a lot of other factors into consideration before deciding, then the color I want is the color I want.

I have unconventional taste in a lot of things including partners. What I find attractive isn't always mainstream, but this doesn't mean that the classic good looks don't appeal to me. I look for other attributes such as intellect, sense of humor (one that matches mine), kindness, thoughtfulness all rolled into one. Tall order right? Chemistry can't be explained - it just happens. I'm rambling.

As far as knowing what I'm having for breakfast, I do know most days as it doesn't vary much. There's no need to stand in front of my fridge and scratch my head trying to figure it out.

 

[Bitesback]

I planned to comment, then Chained issued that disapproving stare so I changed my plan. It was hard to follow that look... But the lovely SweetSophie paved the way, so, at risk of grinding this lively debate to a halt....

Cars... New purchase and my decision is made on performance and features and price, but it's nice to then have a choice of colours. Second hand cars and the deciding factors remain but the colour is what it is. So after saying I'd never buy a silver car because of how many line my street... Plans change.

Books... I like the orange and white banded Penguin Classics series. All the covers are the same, except for the basic title information etc. I buy these on the book's reputation and my prior knowledge of the author or book. For other books, what's on the cover may help me decide to pick it up, not whether I buy or read it. I delve in and see what transpires.

For playmates... online, it's not an important factor, I may have played with someone I've never seen, at least not enough that I might recognize him on the street... Content of character, rapport, commonality etc...If I like you, I like you for you, whether you fill my fantasy life or share my real life. If I was looking for a playmate in real life, see last comment on books.

Breakfast, well that is all together different. I might know what I want, but I have teenage sons. It's more a matter of what's left to eat and where the day sits in the shopping cycle.

Sometimes I open the cupboard and then decide what I want...and it might not be breakfast
That's more likely to be on the basis of what I feel rather than what I see.

 

[Touch_of_Fire]

I read a book for the words contained within.......not for the cover art.

However, when purchasing a new car, then color does come into play. I've never owned a white, tan, brown or green car, nor do I see that I will in the future. I've been lucky enough to own a few sports cars and have stayed away from "Red" in them.

I eat a light breakfast every morning (after working out). Usually I let my mind go to what that will be sometime during the workout.

I still have my online 'cherry' so I cannot answer what matters/doesn't matter.....yet

 

[ChainedUp]

Bonus question: I'm sure the GB is all a buzz with regards to today's events. Epic battles of political and personal freedoms vs safety. I don't know for sure because I'm staying the hell away from that. But if you had a really good friend change a stance on an issue that you once in agreement, would you make the effort to listen or would you try and convince them the "error of their way"?

 

[SweetCupcake]

I always really make an effort to be a good listener to my friends. I am not closed minded and have been known to be convinced by a rational, well-considered position to change my mind. In fact, I love those kinds of discussions. I don't like to be right all the time. That would make me crazy.

 

[Lvly1]

Listen first and then hope it can turn into a stimulating, civilized debate...and not an argument.

 

[Bitesback]

Any debate needs the participants to be respectful of each other. Listen first, ask questions later. I met my now husband through having shared social and political interests. Many of his views have changed over time. Of course, the error is on his part...

It's actually useful around the dinner table with the kids because we can present well argued divergent views and get them to assess the merits of each according to their own developing opinions. As for trying to change their viewpoint, all you can hope for is some understanding of your own position, that may not be enough to change their mind, but it helps to promote tolerance of others' opinions and beliefs. We need more of that in the world.

 

[sweetsophie512]

Bonus question: I'm sure the GB is all a buzz with regards to today's events. Epic battles of political and personal freedoms vs safety. I don't know for sure because I'm staying the hell away from that. But if you had a really good friend change a stance on an issue that you once in agreement, would you make the effort to listen or would you try and convince them the "error of their way"?

I can respect that everyone has a right to their opinion, for as long as it agrees with mine. Haha, just kidding. Well, half kidding anyway. It depends on who you ask. *shrug* I don't try and change other people's truth because I do not want that being done to me. Everything we hear from others is an opinion, not a fact and everything we see is based on our perspective not the truth. However, perception IS reality. Mine anyway, so who am I to try and convince someone otherwise?

If the topic is something that hits close to home for me and a very good friend of mine has an extreme opposite point of view, I will try and respect that and stay away from that topic. If I find that we are at opposite ends of the spectrum on most things, I'd reevaluate that relationship. I can respect that everyone has their own views on things. However, from a friendship standpoint, if there is much discord, how can you maintain a healthy relationship if you are not of like mind on the important stuff?

 

[SweetSam42]

I find there is very little "changing of minds" when it comes to events like today's. Any time I try, it ends badly for all parties involved. I think it comes down to how each of us thinks a society of humans should interact and work, and I find there's not much use in trying to change someone's perception, no matter how idiotic I may think it is.

And on days like today, when the world seems especially sad and gloomy, I stay far away from hot-button topics with anyone who I think will disagree with me. I just can't do it. Not today.

 

[ChainedUp]

Capturing the mood, it's almost the holy grail of sex. Because life is life, sometimes the mood strikes when practicality dictates that it shouldn't. I think that happens more online than in real life as no one is likely to get all sexed up standing in freezing weather at a soccer game but just maybe the exchange of messages online has gotten you so hot & bothered you don't even need a jacket for the game. So when the sexy comes at a time that just not convenient for you are you able to hang on until later? Are you able to bring that mood back with some alone time and reflection? Or when it's gone, is it just gone?

 

[Lord Pmann]

Capturing the mood, it's almost the holy grail of sex. Because life is life, sometimes the mood strikes when practicality dictates that it shouldn't. I think that happens more online than in real life as no one is likely to get all sexed up standing in freezing weather at a soccer game but just maybe the exchange of messages online has gotten you so hot & bothered you don't even need a jacket for the game. So when the sexy comes at a time that just not convenient for you are you able to hang on until later? Are you able to bring that mood back with some alone time and reflection? Or when it's gone, is it just gone?

I can be persuaded to be in the mood rather easily. It doesn't take much. So, if it's gone, it's usually she go some kind of massive event like I lose a limb or I found out my wife was listening to Nickelback.

Sometimes the anticipation is quite nice.

 

[barefootgirl69]

I can be persuaded to be in the mood rather easily. It doesn't take much. So, if it's gone, it's usually she go some kind of massive event like I lose a limb or I found out my wife was listening to Nickelback.
Sometimes the anticipation is quite nice.

*wonders and laughs about this loss of WHICH limb he's talking about*

Even when not in ideal circumstances, hot messages make the day better.