Week 4 already. Man, these football games are really screwing me over, especially when they go into OT. It’s getting to where you’re not watching Amazing Race until 10 or something. And you got to suffer through that stupid ticking clock over and over with 60 Minutes first. Maybe it’s different on the West Coast, but over here on the East Coast, it really sucks.

Anyway, on to the show. And…great. I’m reminded that my favorite karate jerk and dancer ex-wife/girlfriend/fiancé/whatever were in first. These two have to show us just how smart they are by showing us one finger that corresponds to their coming in first place on the last leg. They show us one finger like no less than 6 times. Thanks, we get the concept of first place and don’t need a game of charades from you to grasp that. I’ve got one finger to show you too, but I don’t think you’ll like it.

Over to Will and Gary, who are leaving last. Will says that this was the … Continue reading →

We’re back and it’s week three already. The start of this leg is at a big fish market known for its “fresh produce.” It looks to be the same market that the dirty ice was delivered to in the last episode. I guess the word “fresh” has a different meaning in Indonesia, huh?

One of the first shots we see are of my least favorite team this season: Abbie and Ryan. He blabs on about how competitive they are—so much so that they compete with each other. Ha! How cute! Or not. Of course, he doesn’t miss a chance to mention that Abbie is competitive with her dance and he with his Jujitsu. First things first, is this b*tch on Dancing with the Stars or something? No. Who the freak is she competing against with dancing? Is she a ballroom dancer or something? Sounded like some ridiculous crap where he has to try to validate her stupid profession even though he thinks it’s dumb. And don’t get me started on the 1000th jujitsu mention. … Continue reading →

Thanks for coming back!  Got a couple of really nice emails saying that some of you are enjoying this column. Sometimes it feels like I am writing into outer space, so I really appreciate the feedback!  I’m not really good about reading your comments after the column is posted (partially because I’m not sure I can take one more shred of negativity on top of the rest of the stress I’m constantly dealing with), so thanks to everyone who has emailed to let me know that there’s a reason to keep doing this. I know my writing is pretty stream-of-consciousness most of the time, with questionable grammar, fragments and improper use of commas, etc., but bear with me.  See, don’t think I should’ve put that “etc.” mid-sentence.  I suck.     By the way, I missed a biggie there last week.  Did not realize until I saw the recap this week that not only did Abbie and Ryan run over Amy and Daniel to get to the pit stop, it was apparently after Amy told … Continue reading →