I love Chuck! I love it for the humor, the action, the romance. I love the wit and charm.  Until a few days ago, I thought this would be the last Chuck episode ever. Needless to say, I was excited when NBC decided to renew Chuck for Season Five, albeit for only 13 episodes. I would have killed for 13 more episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King, so I was thrilled Chuck fans would get closure.

However, this morning I have mixed feeling about the Chuck  Season Four finale. I thoroughly enjoyed the episode. I cried, I laughed, I screamed, I nearly peed my pants, I wanted to throw things, then I laughed and cried again. . .  and finally the twist. . .  and I hated it!

Up to the point, it was a wonderful and delightful episode; Casey being a bad ass, Sarah's perfect vows, Chuck’s wiliness to give up everything, including his life to save Sarah, all the flashbacks were brilliant, Awesome punching out the CIA agent, and Timothy Dalton being near perfect in his dual role as Winterbottom and Volkoff.  I loved that Chuck, Sarah and the gang are going into business for themselves, sort of as rogue spies, and how they are the new owners of the Buy More. The episode had just the right mix of humor and suspense. . . and then the lame twist. Whatever were the writers thinking? First, they rehashed a number of scenarios and lines. “Guys, I know Kung Fu” has been used three times and twice just this season. Chuck lost the Intersect already and now he has lost it again. In addition, how many times has the Army swooped down for the sky to save the day?  It’s like shampoo. Wash, rinse, repeat.

My biggest concern and gripe is Chuck is supposed to be special, only his brain was capable of handing the Intersect. Hence the removal of the Intersect for the two G.R.E.T.A.s.  earlier this season. The “twist” ruined the idea that Chuck was "special" since now everyone can get the Intersect. Did Chuck just “jump the shark?”

Taking a deep breath now. I've been with Chuck from the beginning and I'm not about to give up now. . .

. . . I shall wait and see how this all plays out next season. 

Wanted to give a shout out to JCPenney's. Last week I took my oldest son, who is 6'8," to the store for a new dress shirt. I love Penny's because they are the one store I know I can find his size. He's tall, has a long torso and long arms, but is very thin and has a small neck. Not only did the store have the correct size, but found one with a small enough collar. (He only has a 15 1/2" neck). The sales lady was very helpful in locating the right size shirt, allowing him to try several shirts on, and helped us pick out a matching tie and belt. He is going to look fantastic for the Prom next weekend. Kudos to JCPenney's. 

I also wanted to give a nod to CTR Clothing. His grandparents took him to the store for his birthday to purchase new dress slacks. Again, I appreciate a store that has the hard to find sizes, for not all boys are created equal. In addition, they will tailor clothes for a perfect fit. Thank you, CTR Clothing.