I am biased, because Dave is my cousin (true story), but the book is great. 

I am biased, because Dave is my cousin (true story), but the book is great. 

TEAM KRISTIN, FTW.

TEAM KRISTIN, FTW.

Y'all are too nice. Glad you've liked reading these and maybe my other reviews, too. I've loved writing them!

Y'all are too nice. Glad you've liked reading these and maybe my other reviews, too. I've loved writing them!

Oh yikes, sorry guys. Will make sure that gets fixed. That picture of Jerri as a giant joint really screwed things up.

Oh yikes, sorry guys. Will make sure that gets fixed. That picture of Jerri as a giant joint really screwed things up.

I think it's the same reason women wear sparkly leotards and a buttload of makeup. the men are judged purely on their tumbling abilities, whereas the women's floor routine is more aestheticized.

I think it's the same reason women wear sparkly leotards and a buttload of makeup. the men are judged purely on their tumbling abilities, whereas the women's floor routine is more aestheticized.

Thanks, fellow Mer(e)(i)dith. I am glad to hear our taste in TV consumption transcends our spelling differences.

Thanks, fellow Mer(e)(i)dith. I am glad to hear our taste in TV consumption transcends our spelling differences.

Basically, a lot of it actually has to do with personality. A good cox is self-assured and confident without being a tyrant.

Basically, a lot of it actually has to do with personality. A good cox is self-assured and confident without being a tyrant.

Coxswains also have to steer the boat, which is a huge responsibility. Having a bad one is really unpleasant. They are not exactly coaches, they are more like boat captains: during a race they'll issue all the orders and tell the rowers when to increase or decrease speed or pressure, or if the set of the boat is off.…

Coxswains also have to steer the boat, which is a huge responsibility. Having a bad one is really unpleasant. They are not exactly coaches, they are more like boat captains: during a race they'll issue all the orders and tell the rowers when to increase or decrease speed or pressure, or if the set of the boat is off.…

I didn't notice it until my second time through the episode. It's almost imperceptible. (Let's just say it took me several attempts to capture the moment with a screengrab.)

I didn't notice it until my second time through the episode. It's almost imperceptible. (Let's just say it took me several attempts to capture the moment with a screengrab.)

Ha, thanks for catching.

Ha, thanks for catching.