Supergirl Is Patient

Big thanks to Rob Kelly of the Fire and Water Podcast Network for sending me this great children's book 'Supergirl Is Patient' but Christopher Harbo and Gregg Schigiel.

As someone who works in a 'go go' environment, who was kept on schedule by my family, and who is potentially wanting everything to go faster and more efficiently, I feel like I needed this book for myself, even at my advanced age. Anj needs to be patient. He needs to learn from his heroes.

This seems to be a series of books where each hero showcases a particularly good quality.  I like that Supergirl has patience. And I love the look, the Bruce Timm DCAU costume, minus the belly shirt. It really looks slick.

But this is really about the lessons. So let me share a few of my faves.

Supergirl calmly waits her turn in line.

I'm the guy sometimes tapping his feet in the coffee shop line or wondering what is taking so long at the supermarket checkout.

I should just let things happen as they unfold.

When Supergirl tackles a problem, she solves it step by step.

This one I actually live daily. Still, it is cool to see Supergirl and me sharing an approach to problems.

When someone makes a mistake, Supergirl doesn't get angry.

I love the sheepish look on Superman's face as he clocks his cousin with a wrecking ball.

I don't get angry. Maybe aggravated is a better term ... occasionally. But Supergirl doesn't get angry, instead she helps!

When something slows her down, Supergirl doesn't get upset.

This is similar to the waiting in line page but struck a bit more to home. As someone who struggles in a tireless, emotionally crushing commute daily, anything slowing me down can light the fuse.

I should just enjoy my podcasts and be thankful for my progress.

And Supergirl annoys people who are trying to annoy her.

I got this one down pat.

Anyways, I absolutely LOOOOOVVVED this book.

I need to be more patient. Supergirl is my hero. So this was a perfect fit!

Thanks again Rob!

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