Tonight’s episode is why I started watching "Gilmore Girls".  It’s like life, on an interesting day.

When Rory doesn’t get her internships & worries that everyone will leave her that is what graduating from college feels like.

When Lorelai obsesses about why Luke is wearing the hat she gave him again, that’s what relationships are like.

When Logan asks Lorelai for Rory’s hand in marriage & he has to keep repeating Lorelai over & over as the screen fades out, that is exactly what Grandpa Gilmore’s stroke is like.

When Lorelai sings "I will always love you" karaoke to Luke, well that is what jumping the shark is like.  Usually a karaoke scene is the kiss of death, but I still loved it.

The CW may have actually added something cool to their website, Kirk giving tours of Stars Hallow, but it’s too slow on my computer to tell so please someone check it out & tell me about it.

This is usually the space where I write about this weeks episode.  However, there isn’t a lot to write, it’s more a feeling, so it doesn’t come across in my writing that I just spent 15 minutes sitting here not typing. Paris got into a bazillion schools & decided to be a doctor. Rory didn’t get her New York Times fellowship so hopefully she won’t go do anything rash like steal a boat.  The girls were wearing those shirts that look like pirates, except they didn’t know they looked like pirates, like the picture except even more pronounced.  Anne of Green Gables would say they were puffed sleeves.  I would say, how do you walk through doorways like that?

Lorelai went back into Luke’s Diner after 9-10 months.  After they got over the general awkwardness & went car shopping because the Jeep died, they were back.  I’m not talking relationship back, I’m talking season 1-3 sarcastic banter. It was better than when they were dating & always talking about their feelings (blech).  Lorelai was free to be herself & insist that her car had a feeling, Luke was free to be himself & do sweet things like find a new engine that can be put into Lorelai’s old car.  That never happened when they were dating, even at the best of times. I’m the biggest L&L fan out there, most of that is based off the fact that I like how they interact, but all those times I like are when they are just friends. I know it’s been fated from the beginning, & I’ve always pulled for them, but honestly, I would be just as happy if the show ended with them just sitting in the diner arguing. Maybe they are better off just as friends?  What do you think?

Dear writers,

What’s up with naming Lane’s kids Kwan & Steve?  They should have rock & roll names.  I also don’t understand the obsession with making April seem like Rory.  You did the same thing in that awkward Season 3 episode where Jess went to his dad’s & meet his dad’s girlfriend’s daughter.  Rory was a special kid because she was unique, it makes her less special when you keep trying to replicate it over & over.  Nice job though, this episode was pretty funny & I heart Michel & Taylor. This is the first time all season that I am waiting to see next weeks episode instead of dreading it.  (It will be good to see Lorelai back at the diner).

Dear Lorelai,

You have wonderful instincts, you are right to hate Logan.  I hate Logan, & we always know that I am always right.  Don’t let him sweet talk you & tell you that he is in the same situation you were in when you left your parents house.  When  you left to set out on your own, you were not a loser, & Logan is & always will be.  You are right to be skeptical.  I really loved when you got lost in the maze, it’s been awhile since we’ve had an "Ahh Lorelai’s all alone" shot. BFF

Dear Stylists on the GG set,

I really love the comeback of the shrunken 3/4 sleeve cardigan.  I’m off to wash everything I own in hot water in hopes that it will look that I’ve been wearing the same sweater since I was seven years old.

Dear Rory,

You seemed like you were more Rory-ish this episode.  You had ambitions, you had sparkle, you made a pro con list, you weren’t completely obsessed with your boyfriend.  Welcome back. You’ve been missed. 

Dear April,

I’m glad that you like New Mexico so much, but the purpose of you moving there was so you wouldn’t be in Connecticut do try & work on that please, thanks.

Dear Paris,

At first I was disgusted as you that Logan was living in your apartment, basically free loading. However, I think you are just the person to whip him into shape.  He is definitely someone that needs more structure, a life plan, & to be yelled at, please take care of that for me.

Dear Rhode Island,

Please move closer to Connecticut so Rory can make it home for Friday night dinner & crazy town festivals, should she choose to take that job at a later date.  Love Ya!

The episode started out with me trying to make origami out of starburst wrappers. I love watching the Gilmores shop & it was so cute to see them making a big deal out of Rory’s first suit.  I don’t understand why Richard is so crazy.  The only thing I can think of is that he refused to get into the CW’s time machine & have his hair highlighted, so the writers are punishing him with a role that is completely uncharacteristic & annoying. So the Gilmores left all the annoyances & went on a very funny road trip to Mia’s wedding.  Emily tagged along to go to a spa & was of course whiney the whole time about missing parts of Lorelai & Rory’s lives. 

The thing I really hated was Mia.  That isn’t the same person, is it?  Why base an episode around a person who you would have to hire a new actor for?  Maybe she just looked 20 years younger because she was standing next to Rory who was wearing a dress 50 years too old for her.  Maybe it was the fact that Logan showed up, & in order to make him look upset they always put too much make-up on him so his lips disappear & it makes him look like he has no teeth .Maybe the CW really does have a time machine.  Logan quit his job & apparently Rory was proud of him.  I disagree with this because if he can’t even work for his dad & not mess things up, how is he going to make things work in the real world? Lane had her babies & Luke is the godfather. Overall, very good episode, I got teary eyed at the end when all the girls were watching TV together in the motel.  I think we have all learned an important lesson here, things are much better when the boys take a backseat.