If you hated it, please steer clear of commenting because I really don't want my squee harshed on this episode. I make no apologies for being either a Smallville fan nor a JSA comics fan. This was the happy collision of two of my favorite things in the universe. Consequently, in ( trying to make my elation coherent, I got wordy... )

( Context - Never heard of it. )

SQUEE!!!!!

I loved this episode, but I've loved every episode since "Trespass" (except "Progeny", which left me 'meh'), so take that as you will. I've loved the back-half of this season to itty-bitty pieces.

( So, thoughts and concerns (especially about Clark), and what I especially &hearts ed: )

*happy sigh*

This episode deserves a long, insightful essay. I won't be writing it because ( OMG! SQUEE! )

I know lots of folks are dreading "Promise" today and I needed a little pick-me-up for it. pepsinger asked the question, "Why do you watch?" and I figured it was a pretty good question, worthy of its own post. Plus, it seemed like a good way to psych myself up - focus on the Smallville positives. So here goes:

( Why I Watch )