Just another Canadian Superhero!

Just another Canadian Superhero!
by
David A A Sullivan

     It was the middle of February in AverageTown, Canada, and the weather was bleak. The air was frigid, and the snow was piled high on the ground. Despite the gloomy weather, Marco was an upbeat person. He woke up early in the morning, even though it was still dark outside. He stretched his arms and legs, and his dog, Rusty, jumped on him to greet him.

     After brushing his teeth and getting dressed, Marco headed outside to start his car. He turned the key in the ignition, and the engine slowly came to life. He waited for a few minutes until the car warmed up enough to melt the ice off the windshield. Then he was off to start his day.

     His first stop was to pay some bills at the bank. He chatted with the bank teller, Linda, who was complaining about the cold weather. "I can't wait for spring," she said. "I'm sick of this snow and ice." Marco smiled and nodded. "I know how you feel," he said. "But we're almost there. Hang in there!"

     Next, Marco went to the landlord's office to pay his rent. The landlord, Mr. Singh, was also complaining about the weather. "This winter is never-ending," he said. "I can't wait for it to be over." Marco sympathized with him and replied, "I hear you, but at least we have each other to complain to, right?"

     Marco stopped by a corner store to grab a diet coke and to visit the store owner, David, a friendly man who had moved from Israel a few years ago. David was busy stocking shelves, but he took a moment to chat with Marco. "How's the winter treating you?" he asked. Marco replied, "It's cold, but I'm doing alright. How about you?" David sighed and said, "I miss the warm weather. But I'll survive. Spring is coming soon, right?"

     Throughout the day, Marco encountered many other people who were complaining about the cold and dreary weather. But Marco didn't let it get him down. He encouraged everyone to hang in there and reminded them that spring was just around the corner. "Before you know it, we'll be complaining about the heat," he said.

     By the end of the day, Marco was tired but content. He returned home and sat in his favorite reclining chair, snuggled up with Rusty. He closed his eyes and smiled, feeling grateful for the simple pleasures in life, even on the coldest and most depressing day of the year.