Do We Need Another Hero?

Hey ladies, and guys if you are reading my blog. I have been pondering something for a while. So, we love Tina Turner and her music but, this isn’t about that never aging beauty. Years ago she made a song for a movie and the gist of the song was that heroes were no longer needed, or at the least no more were needed. I disagree.

Now, I may be about to do that TMI thing and tell you a little bit more about me than you really want to know but hey, it is what it is – so here goes.

I have come to the realization that a therapist would probably tell me that I have daddy issues and I would disagree. My stepfather was the best daddy any girl could want or have. He is tall, handsome, smart, could fix on cars, air conditioners, lawn mowers or whatever.  He loves deeply and has always been a source of good advice. The man was a super provider and I never, ever worried about anyone causing me harm because I knew Daddy Vern would handle it. In essence, he is my hero and I don’t have daddy issues. But, what has brought me to the realization is the types of books I read, television shows I watch, music I like and men I find attractive - whether they are good looking or ogres.  I like strong, bold men who are not afraid to take a stand or take charge.

Let me give you an example. If you ever watched the show “The Last Resort” you will remember the actor Andre Baugher who is by no means what I would call good looking. Yet, I found him immensely attractive in Resort. He was a strong, take charge, intelligent Black man who didn’t take any mess. He was my hero for that season. And, let’s look at my choices of novels: spy, detective, etc…. Mitch Rapp is one of my fiction heroes. He isn’t Black, too bad, but he is a man who can kick terrorists behind in short order.

Okay, you get where I’m going so back to Ms. Tina’s song – us and needing another hero. I will speak for myself: I need, want and will accept into my life another HERO! Yes, I have a certain look in mind but I am a Marvelously Mature woman who is not confused – good looks are fine, but a brother who can hold his own is freakinghot! A man who can appreciate a strong woman by letting her be strong because he knows who he is.  Gurrllll that makes me want to use words like supercilious as though it were a positive descriptive word.

I know I’m a piece of work – hell, I’m work. And any man coming my way needs to have his ego in order. Not that I would denigrate it, but he certainly doesn’t need to be overly sensitive to that strong woman vibe that lives here…to be continued

I gots more to say but I would love to hear from you. Care to share what you think about us needing another hero?