since i was trapped in a hellish closing shift last night, i had "the west wing" taped for me--it's the only show i watch religiously, and it was the season finale. so, a few thoughts:

- much as i acknowledge the need to give c.j. a love interest and whatnot, i was appalled by the way of introducing donovan's character. when c.j. got those threats, i thought it would be an opportunity to address something seriously--the perils of being press secretary (in many respects, one of the most seen faces of the white house). there was so much there that could be used--the fact that she was getting the threats (and how she felt about them), the fact that she spoke out about something that went against bartlett's stance (what reaction did he have? any repercussion?), and others. yet the show focuses on the fact that this major event (a death threat, for crying out loud) is an opportunity to introduce a love interest. i was hoping, hoping, HOPING it wouldn't go there, and yet it did. i find it rather insulting as a journalist that the only reason the show feels a need to address such an important part of the field is so c.j. can kiss someone.

but the rest of the show was brilliant as always. and, in fine tradition, there was yet another example of how someone on the show is sending me hints that i need to be on it. the latest example was the use of jeff buckley's "hallelujia"--one of my favorite songs--duirng c.j.'s emotional scene.

so a quick review of some of the more obvious hints this season:

- references to burlington and rutland.
- reference to "the lion in winter"--one of my favorite films
- reference to the kennedy center (ok, so that one is a stretch, but it was right after i got back from the kennedy center and even my mother was expecting a phone call from me saying, "SEE?!??!")

i know there are others that i just can't think of now. but i just find it hilarious to see what kind of a connection i can make each week. not to mention that my brother is currently meeting former president bush, sam donaldson and marlin fitzwater (former press secretary for two presidents and a consultant on THE WEST WING) at the dedication of the fitzwater center at franklin pierce.

i'm a bitter, bitter girl.