Meredith Grey: The New Ally McBeal?

I used to love Ally McBeal, until it got to the point where I preferred watching the people around her, instead of her. And then not long afterward, I couldn't stand many of them too. For a while, some of the things Ally was going through was really resonating with me. It felt like she had some shadow of my life. But then she fell off the edge and swam right into abject lunacy. Way too neurotic, indecisive and immature for my tastes. Too bad, Ally - fare thee well. Although when the show ended, I was feeling sorrier for New York, where she was headed. And now there is Meredith Grey, of Grey's Anatomy. She's similarly quirky, but nowhere near as neurotic. Just lonely and constantly searching, much like Ally McBeal. You know, this seems to be the endearing trait among the best of the leading lady characters lately. Ally, Meredith, Carrie from Sex and the City. They aren't total downers, but you can feel them searching for something greater and it just resonates within us. It connects, and we are able to celebrate with their highs and mourn the lows. They aren't just characters any more, they are shades of us. That said, I hope Meredith is able to stay on the wagon. I like her, although she could use a few pounds. Her bones look sharp! hee.