So, the book fairy delivered a whole box of advance reading copies of my February release, Here Comes Trouble this weekend. And I think a happening Blog Babe should be in possession of one! Send an email to donna@donnakauffman.com with “It’s no trouble - pick me!” in the subject line. Come this Free Stuff Friday, I’ll choose a name from the pile and announce it right here. Good luck!

In other news, Amazing Race almost broke my heart a second time when the Globetrotters came thisclose to being eliminated. Instead, yay, they sent home whiny girl and bully boy! (aka Canaan and Mika.) Wow, show of hands on how many of you found watching that whole slide show with them very uncomfortable? On multiple levels. And sure, the Globetrotters jumped in and perhaps pushed a bit more than they should, but - hello, raaaaaace, one million dollars! (And they’ve helped enough teams for me to give them a pass on this one - it was get in line first or go home.) And it wasn’t like she hadn’t had pu-lenty of time to do the task already.

And pssst, Canaan? Guess who the piece of crap was? Here’s a clue: He wasn’t the one wearing a Globetrotter outfit. And, seriously Mika? FLOATIES? You don’t “do” running, water, or heights. Why did you try out for this again? I don’t know that I’ve ever watched anyone experiencing such crippling fear that I felt so little sympathy for. Also, Canaan? Wow. Just wow. And you have the power to forgive her after almost physically pushing her down a six story slide? Damn decent of you, dude. Both of them made me ill. So, in the end, them going home? Great outcome! I think this is one season where the unlikables are actually going out early for a change. (Except - bring back Zev!!)

I understand tonight’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance is stupendous. All 20 will showcase their own talents, no voting, no one goes home this week (so I hear from Uncle Nigel’s Tweets) - just a lot of dancing by some ridiculously talented kids. Looking forward!

So, who are you rooting for on the Raaaaace? I am still enjoying the Globetrotters, and Team Father/Son (loved that he helped dye his son’s hair!) Team Poker Chicks aren’t bugging me so much anymore, though I like half the team more than the whole team. Team Blonde Barbie/Ken are good racers and I like them okay, though he needs to chill ever so slightly on giving her a hard time. But they clearly love each other. Speaking of which, I’m really enjoying Team Jungle Love (their term!) I like their couple dynamic and how well and truly they adore each other for who they actually are. Their teasing and joking is an example of how to do it with true affection. Like them a lot. Not much love for Team Gay Bro, though they weren’t as obnoxious this leg. I did laugh when the Poker Chicks were enjoying their Baywatch eye candy moment. Have they figured out the boys don’t play for the right team yet? I don’t recall…. An enjoyable leg - looking forward to next week!

In the meantime? DISH!

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