It Has Happened.

IT.  HAS.  HAPPENED.

What has it been, 6 months?

7?

Has it been that long?

But it has happened.

My Super Hero Powers have manifested.

I was beginning to doubt myself.

I know, I know …. You were also beginning to doubt me.

But no.  It happened.

But now it is time to make decisions.

How do I harness my super power?

Do I use my new super power for good or for evil?

Do I market my powers to the authorities so that they might call me when they need me?

               *Side Note 1 – you know, like the Bat-Signal.

What do I call myself when I am in my Super Hero Alter-Ego?

And do not worry – for I already know the 1st rule of Super Powers.  With great power comes great responsibility.

AND – Big News – I have my Super Hero name.

               *Side Note 2 – you might recall my list of possible Super Hero names in a previous post.  Perhaps there will be a pop quiz later.

As you recall, I was viciously attacked by a killer snake.

A python.  I might have barely escaped with my life.

Much like Peter Parker was bitten by a spider and became “Spider Man”, I too just automatically assumed I would gain snake-like Super Powers.

It took a while – but it happened.

Oh wait, I was talking about my Super Hero name.

Ok – follow me here.

As you know, a snake is a serpent.

And my last name is Sumstine.

Put them together and you have Serpentine.

Yes – Serpentine.

So when you catch the headlines as you pass by your local newsstand or if you catch the Breaking News and hear or read of “Serpentine” – YUP – that’s me.

WOW – I just realized how long this post is.  Oh well.  With something this important, it’s going to be a long one.

Ready for my Super Power reveal?

…. Well, first we need a little backstory.

Most people know of my love of Bonfires. 

Whether on the beach or in the back yard, I do enjoy a bonfire.  I like making them and I like watching stuff burn.

And I’ve gotten quite good at it – I have often assisted others with their bonfires after getting my going.

It was Saturday, April 27, 2024 that my Super Power showed itself to me.

My Super Power is that I am a smoke director.

I can direct smoke to automatically come to my direction.

As I stoked and added wood to my bonfire, the smoke followed me; wind was of no consequence.  My Super Power overwhelmed even the strongest of breezes regardless of direction.

I am THE Director of Smoke.

Now, you might be asking yourself, “What kind of Super Power is that?”

You might also be asking yourself, “Of what use is this supposed Super Power?”

But ask yourself, what would happen if the GPS of a fire department racing to a fire didn’t work.  Serpentine could help direct the fire department to that fire.

And what if a BBQ restaurant wasn’t getting it’s meat smoked properly, various portions of meat weren’t getting the proper amount of smoke. 

I’m their guy.

And what about a big Rock Concert.  What if the smoke machines weren’t directing the smoke to the right place – Serpentine will be there.

And you know those “Chem Trails” that Conspiracy Theorists have been making up false stories about.

THAT is the new Serpertine Signal.

So when you look up in the sky and see a jet leaving a trail – rest assured and take a deep breath – Serpentine is on the job.

It’s taken way too long to manifest itself, but the wait is finally over.

I am also pledging to not attempt to monetize my newly found Super-Power.

I will use it for good and I will volunteer my services.

You’re Welcome.

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