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Talented... again. 30dbc#22

Talented...again. We've seen this prompt before.

*Sue: "That look... hypnotic or not. I do like how you present this. It may be a power with limits but it'll work for me in Thailand in the sense that I'll be deferred to a bit due to age. Come to think of it... this has been happening more and more the last ten years. " re "Super me!" 

?Sandy: "I do think you're on to something here. My prob? Apparently 20 year old Gen Z are having the same communication problems as teenagers. Not to forget their older siblings who won't speak to you unless you have an appointment and permission. And their parents? Too busy to just chat with anyone unless you're 'someone', have $$$, willing to buy whatever they're selling or are old friends from grade school. And old geezers like me? Paranoid of strangers. Terrified of immigrants. So... breaking through barriers is a great gift, an awesome super-power. It's in great demand and not only for talking to teenagers. " re "Deciphering Teenage Code" 

?Robert: "I remember hurt and pain but not necessarily anything useful. In high school over 50 years ago I walked home with Jim Schwartz. We lived 4 houses apart. He said something along the lines of, "You're a nice guy, but..." Stik's comment reminded me of that. Well written. Nice blend of facts, myths and experience." re "Powered Up" 

?Cappucine: "Funny. I had to look it up. The answer is 'yes' for a very small group of people. Flexibility, arm length and, apparently most importantly, the length of your tongue make this super-power possible. " re "Drum Roll " 

Apondia: "I remember comics and comic books but I seldom had access to comic books. I read encyclopedia. Ah... what childhood didn't teach me. " re "I Wonder" 

Kathie: "I don't think that the divisions will heal as long as folks don't believe in conversation. Many are fearful of what they don't understand and won't take the time to talk about it. One thing about the former president... he knew how to manipulate fears for political gain. Same with race and religion. Lots of fear. Tucker Carlson's "Legacy Americans" and Flynn's "Christian America" would be great topics but... better turkey on the plate than spit and anger." re "WDC 30 Day Blogging Nov. 22, 2021" 

Viv: "Even a kind word or hug can be a super power. " re "Special Ability" 

Sonali: "Ah... a descendant or disciple of that Great Hufflepuff, Scamander? I do think the animals protecting you is a nice idea. " re "Animals - #30DBC" 

Mike: "Well, at least it's doable and you have fun doing it. Can you twist "qoph" ... because the only not-a-word I can come up with is an alternative spelling of a WDC taboo word... just saying. " re "Try, rent, ten, net... [30 DBC ENTRY]" 

Sox: "I liked this but the ending was jarring. It ended with "it took me a little while to realize anger wasn't reliable." What followed could be on the next page where Raen works on her mind moving 'things' without the anger. As always, I'm intrigued." re "November 22, 2021" 

QP: "Being able to read people is a great gift. In Costa Rica I had to learn how to read faces, especially eyes because verbal responses weren't sufficient. Especially useful in the workplace." re "A Fictional Special Ability" 

Marvilla: "A smiling empath... a great combination. People prolly listen to your advice. I immediately thought of a Thai Buddhist monk who exhibits that in a TV series." re "Drum Roll " " re "Super Power " 

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