The episode had everything: humor, pathos, drama, incredible music, emotional moments, tender moments…. when it was done, I felt as if I had seen a 2:30 hour movie.

I noted that you compared the show (in a very good way) to “Pushing Dasies,” which I, too, loved. I really hope “Glee” doesn’t end up the same way that “Dasies” did, because this show needs to have a long, properous life, with many awards and for many years to come. “Glee is changing the face of TV AND music as we know it. The naysayers will only have to figure it out… in time.

Kurt’s narrative in this episode heartbreakingly evokes that defining moment of adolescence – not of innocence lost, but of innocence relinquished. By deferring his own dream to spare his father any pain, Kurt becomes fully adult – and that transformation happens on his face, in his voice and in his body during the course of that song.

Honestly, I think it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen on television.

And it reminded me of the real reasons why I write for children and young adults – to find that moment, both lovely and dark, when we leave our childhood behind. We feel so alone, and yet it is the step that binds us into the larger human family – moreover, it is the step that we can never undo.

I loved the Artie/Tina stuff. I’m glad they didn’t make it simple and just have Artie accept her revelation without pause. It just gives Artie so much more depth and makes him seem more realistic. It would sting to know that the person you liked for who they were was faking their disability.

I really loved this episode more than I can say.