42: Smallville with Moms - No Way, No José

Show Notes: March 7, 2025

Fugacious: (adjective) lasting a short time

Children’s book recommendations:

• Kindy: “Little Blue Truck” By Alice Schertle
• Em: “Quiet in the library!” By Wendy Evans

Topics we discussed from Smallville Season 3, Episodes 1-4

• Did you ever go through a rebellious phase?
• What would your life look like if it was ‘stripped down to its bare essence’?
• Sacrificing self for kids…
• Do you believe that Helen loves Lex or that she was just in it for the money?
• Have you ever tried to run away from your problems or avoid them?
• Which version of the plane crash do you think was the real one?
• Who swims at a pool all by themselves? And why if you like someone would you try to strangle them or pull them under water?
• Made me think of the death penalty. Are you in favor of it? What are your thoughts there?
• How long was your longest sleep? And why did you sleep that long?
• Do you remember your dreams? Have you ever taken control of your dreams, once you realize that it is a dream?
• Tally board: 
  • Title Said in the Episode: 2
  • “Mom”: 6
  • Bad Guy Opera: 1
  • First Name, Last Name: 28
  • Reverse Bechdel: 3 Passed
• Emmeline’s favorite Superman reference/quote: Goes into a phone booth to change from Kal to Clark by taking off the ring…
• Kindy’s eye roll moment: The stand-off/stare-down between Clark and Jonathon.

Next Episode: We will be watching and discussing topics from Smallville Season 3, Episodes 5-8