I remember the day Harper was born like it was yesterday - and the sense of gratitude I felt towards my own mother after seeing what Arin went through in the delivery room. Ever since, that connection you feel to the generations of parents before you, is something I feel acutely as well. Because each day that passes, I am given a new reason to appreciate those that have played a role in supporting and nurturing me through the ages.

This is a dress that really makes me appreciate the importance of a good pair of shoes to match. That is a compliment, in a weird, male, don't know a lot about fashion kinda way.

I certainly wouldn't hurt. But of course what I like about this logo is the foretelling of Perl 6 - which when it comes, if it comes, might be what is needed to spark a mini-renaissance.

I am totally bummed about Stargate/SGU. I was never a fan of the franchise, but this one was really well done. I followed Terriers and Rubicon as well, and enjoyed them. Surprised they are not coming back. And I *just* discovered Archer. Awesome.

Excellent list.

@Ken - I wish I could favorite each one of your responses. Twice.

Also down is Caprica, although I sincerely doubt you would have troubled yourself with watching it. But at least now its official. I guess just in time to make way for another BSG prequal.

What great memories this stirred up for me. Thank you Natalie!

Good luck Mark. You rock. Seriously, seriously, rock. I can't wait to see what you work on next!

I am was a huge fan of Battlestar Galactica, a series that would also be classified as a show with "back 9 problem." And sure enough, the ending sucked. Pretty hard. But I maintain that you don't need to answer everyone's questions, or even resolve the biggest mysteries of a show in order to have a well told and satisfying ending to a show. In the end, it is not the answers we seek, it is the journey. And there is no journey more disappointing than one that leads to a dead end. If you are a fan of Battlestar, then I strongly encourage you to read Battlestar's "Daybreak:" The worst ending in the history of on-screen science fiction which discusses how disappointing the ending was and why, and the many simple things that could have been done to fix. A brilliant, if not overly long essay. There are lessons in there for Lost as well.

@Ed Don't get me wrong - I like and revel in mystery. I think any good series will always leave questions unanswered so that the audience is left to speculate and wonder even more. That is what will make a show eternal in my mind - is by giving people something to talk about beyond the life of the series. But when answers are to be provided, let them be definitive in their own right and don't let them betray the intelligence of the audience.

"Every question you ask will just lead to more questions." Yeah, fuck that. Answers people, we want answers. Not all of them, just enough to know that I didn't waste the last 5 years of my life watching this show.