Hero for a day

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by okieinexile

I have found that I want to be a hero, and I think all men do.

I hate the hero in films/books/tales.... I root agaisnt the hero.. To see this guy who has risked all fall and fail gives me a sweet smile and a nice warm feeling inside.... So no, not all men want to be the hero.

[InLove]

Hi Bobby--

I don't know if all men and women want to be heroes, but I will always think it was very heroic of my dad to risk life and limb to teach me how to drive a stickshift. The first time I tried it on my own, though, of course I wound up on the backside of a small hill at a stoplight, much to the trepidation of not only myself, but all those folks behind me, as well as in front. But thanks to Dad, we all made it out unscathed. I must say, I became addicted to that sort of transmission for a while, but I have since decided that there are enough distractions on the road now, especially at my age! So, maybe it's best, after all, left up to the younger set--but you will provide the hand's off cell phone feature, won't you? And make sure she learns to take her foot off the clutch every now and then. It would be heroic.

InPeace,
InLove

[okieinexile]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

I hate the hero in films/books/tales.... I root agaisnt the hero.. To see this guy who has risked all fall and fail gives me a sweet smile and a nice warm feeling inside.... So no, not all men want to be the hero.

Well, then you've succeeded--you are different. Are you against everything good, or just people who sacrifice for the sake of others?

[okieinexile]

Originally Posted by InLove

Hi Bobby--

I don't know if all men and women want to be heroes, but I will always think it was very heroic of my dad to risk life and limb to teach me how to drive a stickshift. The first time I tried it on my own, though, of course I wound up on the backside of a small hill at a stoplight, much to the trepidation of not only myself, but all those folks behind me, as well as in front. But thanks to Dad, we all made it out unscathed. I must say, I became addicted to that sort of transmission for a while, but I have since decided that there are enough distractions on the road now, especially at my age! So, maybe it's best, after all, left up to the younger set--but you will provide the hand's off cell phone feature, won't you? And make sure she learns to take her foot off the clutch every now and then. It would be heroic.

InPeace,
InLove

I am now teaching the second daughter this.

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by okieinexile

Well, then you've succeeded--you are different. Are you against everything good, or just people who sacrifice for the sake of others?

I doubt different is the word you wanted heh... but OK we'll take different. I am just against the whole idea of a "hero" It doesn't sell to me... it takes all sorts of baits to get a bite, and I just don't bite for the whole hero scene... So to say I am agaisnt everything good is a bit far I'd think... In fiction side of everything, the knight in shining armor, the man wearing his underwear outside his pants... These type of people, I just want to loose....

If you're taking it to the real world.... What makes a hero? The man who helps that old lady everyday carry home her shopping... He's a hero. The guy who saves some kid from a burning house.... That's a hero.... But he will get the "hero publicity" while many live day by day being heroes.... I think "Yeah ok you saved the kid well done... Get over it... I'd of done just the same... What do you want a medal?" I dunno hard to explain lol..

[cavalier]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

I doubt different is the word you wanted heh... but OK we'll take different. I am just against the whole idea of a "hero" It doesn't sell to me... it takes all sorts of baits to get a bite, and I just don't bite for the whole hero scene... So to say I am agaisnt everything good is a bit far I'd think... In fiction side of everything, the knight in shining armor, the man wearing his underwear outside his pants... These type of people, I just want to loose....

If you're taking it to the real world.... What makes a hero? The man who helps that old lady everyday carry home her shopping... He's a hero. The guy who saves some kid from a burning house.... That's a hero.... But he will get the "hero publicity" while many live day by day being heroes.... I think "Yeah ok you saved the kid well done... Get over it... I'd of done just the same... What do you want a medal?" I dunno hard to explain lol..

I understand you not buying into the whole hero thing, but wanting them to fall on their faces? Possibly I just don't have the same concept of what is a hero.
You made an allusion to Superman, the thing I find heroic about him is when he's Clark Kent. Giving your all for something, and never letting anyone know that's what your doing, that's heroic.

[17th Angel]

*chuckles*

You're all trying to make me sound like a monster... Because I want fantasy heroes to fail... lol, thanks.

[cavalier]

You are a monster. What's wrong with you? You're one sick puppy.

[17th Angel]

If you only knew the half of it

[InLove]

Hey cav

I'm praying for the right words to say here. Angel is kind of like the resident shock jock at the moment. Sometimes he may go too far, I suppose. But there is another side to him, I think. He just has a hard time letting off the clutch sometimes! (Sorry if my analysis of the situation is wrong, Angel, but I don't think it is.)

What amazes me is how an innocent, sentimental article by a learned and truly nice author and father who loves his children has sparked such a ruckus!

InPeace,
InLove

[cavalier]

Originally Posted by InLove

Hey cav

I'm praying for the right words to say here. Angel is kind of like the resident shock jock at the moment. Sometimes he may go too far, I suppose. But there is another side to him, I think. He just has a hard time letting off the clutch sometimes! (Sorry if my analysis of the situation is wrong, Angel, but I don't think it is.)

What amazes me is how an innocent, sentimental article by a learned and truly nice author and father who loves his children has sparked such a ruckus!

InPeace,
InLove

Hey
Thanks InLove, it's good of you to write that but actually I was just joking with the Angel. My bad, I should have put a smiley in there.

[okieinexile]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

The guy who saves some kid from a burning house.... That's a hero.... But he will get the "hero publicity" while many live day by day being heroes.... I think "Yeah ok you saved the kid well done... Get over it... I'd of done just the same... What do you want a medal?" I dunno hard to explain lol..

Your confusing being a hero with being famous. The man who goes to work everyday, is faithful to his wife, and loves his family is a hero.

The man who saves a kid from a well is a hero too. There are real people who go out and do real things that help others at real risk to themselves. Wanting to feel esteem or love for that is not bad. There are lots of folk who do jack and want the feeling.

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by InLove

Hey cav

I'm praying for the right words to say here. Angel is kind of like the resident shock jock at the moment. Sometimes he may go too far, I suppose. But there is another side to him, I think. He just has a hard time letting off the clutch sometimes! (Sorry if my analysis of the situation is wrong, Angel, but I don't think it is.)

What amazes me is how an innocent, sentimental article by a learned and truly nice author and father who loves his children has sparked such a ruckus!

InPeace,
InLove

We was oooonly playin'.

[InLove]

Hi All--

My apologies! (I thought we were stuck in overdrive.)

InPeace,
InLove

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by okieinexile

1. There are real people who go out and do real things that help others at real risk to themselves.

2. Wanting to feel esteem or love for that is not bad. There are lots of folk who do jack and want the feeling.

1. Yes... Being in the military you get experience with that.....


2. The person who does something because they want something in return.... Hmmm Interesting...

Originally Posted by InLove

Hi All--

My apologies! (I thought we were stuck in overdrive.)

InPeace,
InLove

No need for apologies... It's just getting cccccrazy!