"Rush Hour"

Just a couple of quick notes:

“Who I Am, Do I Fit In?” (“Spread Your Wings” Recap)

Well this one certainly had just about everything for Alex.

One very, very funny line in a funny first scene, a couple of emotional scenes with Phil, then a heartwarming finish (yes, seeing Alex jump into a pool wearing what presumably was her senior prom dress was heartwarming).

“So Fathers, Be Good To Your Daughters”

I found a sneak preview to tonight's “Spread Your Wings” on Twitter which looks interesting:

Like a kid in a candy store. #TwoAndAHalfMen #ModernFamily https://t.co/WWHtG4mOXb

— It's Modern Family! (@itsmodernfam) January 13, 2016

So what else do I think about tonight?

“Actions Speak Louder Than Words” (Doubts About The Show's Future?)

Just a heads-up: if you don't want to read one of my more pessimistic rants (and that's saying something), don't click on “Read more” (or read past this opening paragraph). Especially since this post has only a minimal amount to do about Alex directly  - it's more about Modern Family in general.

“But As The Stars Are Going Out” (“Playdates” Recap)

Like the “responsibility” to win that Alex feels, tonight was just...”there”.

"Do You Sleep Anymore?"

Why am I posting the pre-show 18 hours ahead of time? One word: insomnia.

OK, with that out of the way, welcome to the first post of 2016.  How many more will follow - who knows?  I may have some thoughts on that over the weekend (words of warning - they may not be pretty).  For now, though, let's see what I see for the first new episode in almost a month, "Playdates":

"I'm Like A Bird. I'll Only Fly Away" (First Impressions - "Spread Your Wings" - Season 7, Episode 11)

Sigh.  Another press release, another expectation diminished (for now).  There are also promo photos in this article, but nothing involving Alex.