I’ll never forget when, in an epic crossover event, Kara Danvers (A.K.A. Supergirl; portrayed by Melissa Benoist) introduced Oliver Queen/Green Arrow (Steven Amell) and Barry Allen/The Flash (Grant Gustin) to her “super” cousin; this was their first look at Clark Kent, played by Tyler Hoechlin. “I’m so excited you guys get to meet my cousin,” Kara said. “This is that cousin?” Barry asked. But they learned quickly that this man didn’t want the spotlight or the glory. He simply replied, “Please. Call me Clark.”
Tyler’s Superman actually first
appeared in season 2 of “Supergirl”. Let me state this definitely for the record:
while Melissa Benoist was great for 6 years as Supergirl, the actual show “Supergirl” itself had several
problematic storylines that I don’t endorse or condone. That said, for all its missteps, if it hadn’t
existed, “Superman and Lois” (a spin-off
of “Supergirl”) wouldn’t have either. Incidentally, while I’m on the subject, I
have now seen 7 of the 10 episodes from the 4th and final season of “Superman and Lois”. It’s been fun and emotionally gripping, but
that’s a whole other blog for another day.
That particular crossover I began with – an event known as “Elseworlds”
– went on to showcase just how talented Tyler Hoechlin is as an actor. In part 3 of that saga, we see Tyler not only
as the Superman we know and love, but also as an evil Superman. It would be easy to get bogged down in the
details of the plot; suffice to say, this story wasn’t the typical evil
Superman story – which has been way overdone.
Anyway, once again, this showcased Tyler’s talent to play both the hero
and the villain effectively. Now, I’ve
written all I have so far to get to this point; where I can describe the
following scene.
After they defeated the
corrupt Superman, Barry and Oliver had a drink in a bar to celebrate (even
though Barry, as a speedster, can’t feel the effects of alcohol). As per usual, Barry wanted to hug Oliver. But Oliver, not the touchy-feely type,
declines the hug and instead offers a toast.
“To appreciating what you have,
however long you might have it.”
Oliver’s words in this toast
come to my mind often, as I consider the trips through the valley of the shadow
of death in my own life. My health
challenges in 2023 were a reminder to cherish every day for the gift it
is. Oliver hit the nail on the head: we
don’t really know how long we will enjoy life.
The fact is, we are not promised tomorrow.
I recently shared with you
that my younger brother is about to turn 40; this is a gift to be celebrated. At the same time, we are also coming up on
the 9th Christmas without our father, Jerry Bauer. No one would have predicted that he was about
to pass away; he barely had caffeine, he ate right, he exercised; but he would
soon enter his rewards in Heaven. I
often say you never know what a day will bring.
Therefore, let’s relish life, in all its fragility.
God bless,
Kevin
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