This mom recently fulfilled a life-long dream… I saw Tina Turner’s Live in Concert Tour. One of my best girlfriends got some amazing tickets at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, and four very happy ladies were treated to quite a show!
I tell you this… Tina Turner was a complete joy to experience. Before I share my concert review, I have to remind you that Tina is 68 years old — yes, you read that correctly, she is 68 years old. And she still rocks. Her voice sounded awesome, and her dance moves held their own (even with four uber-sexy back-up dancers.) And I know it sounds cliche, but her legs are a-ma-zing!
Honestly, the voice, the dancing and the legs were all expected. What I didn’t expect was Tina’s amazing energy and spirt. She looked genuinely happy to be performing on stage. She constantly smiled, and she was passionate and firey and gritty.
Tina’s song list did not disappoint, as she sang all the hits I love (Proud Mary is the obvious favorite). And I even heard a rocking cover of Addicted to Love and some smooth asoustic tunes. Of course, I missed some favorites from the Ike and Tina days (namely her version of Disco Inferno).
Net-net: if Tina is coming to your town, buy your tickets now. You will not be disappointed. If you don’t get the chance to see Tina, at least watch Angela Bassett in What’s Love Got to Do with It to truly appreciate the amazing woman that is Tina Turner.
Mark your calendars and set your TiVos… Jack is back! Sunday, November 23 marks the season premiere of LTV Mom Favorite… 24. And there’s a bonus this season: 24 features Robert Carlyle… who I fell in love with watching The Full Monty over and over again. Here is a show descriptor from the 24 Web site:
Filmed on location in Cape Town, South Africa, and Los Angeles, 24: REDEMPTION stars Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland along with new cast members Cherry Jones, Robert Carlyle, Gil Bellows and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.
After sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer (Sutherland) is wanted by the U.S. government and now stands to lose the only thing he has left: his freedom. Working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. First, Bauer must confront his own torturous past and face an impossible decision that will change his life forever. A decision that will set the stage and raise the stakes for Season Seven, which debuts in January 2009.
Never fear… I’m quite sure Jack will save the day!
Not only was it a wonderful WINO weekend, it was a weekend with my sisters! (Okay, one sister enjoys the wine, the other sticks to beer!) Regardless, we sipped a fantastic Zinfandel by a lake in West Des Moines, Iowa, and we are excited to share the recommendation.
It was a warm and beautiful Midwestern afternoon, so my sister and I headed to Gateway Market to sit outside and enjoy some food and wine. Upon entering the cool (and actually chic) market, I quickly spotted one of my favorite wines from Paso Robles. LTV Husband and I visited Opolo Vineyards several years back, so I was excited to share the find with my sister.
The wine is absolutely wonderful. We tasted flavorful black cherry and smooth spices. The wine was drinkable immediately after opening, so decanting is not necessary. Flavors were great at room temperature, and tasted great with or without food. It was easy to drink, and we had no trouble finishing the bottle. (We even shared it with the guy working the wine bar, he liked it too!) It was reasonably priced at $24, which makes it both affordable and delicious.
So, if you ever find yourself in West Des Moines, head over to Gateway Market, grab a bottle of Opolo Zinfandel and eat the amazing burger in the cafe! Bon appetit!
It’s been a long time since I posted some LTV Mom Headlines. Regardless, here are the headlines catching my attention:
Angela Bassett Scrubs in as ER’s New Chief (Oh yeah, I love Tina Turner, er I mean Angela Bassett. John Stamos might be ER’s eye candy, but Angela Bassett is pure grit. LTV Mom can’t wait!)
America’s Got Talent Picks a Winner (Wow, I totally missed this finale, yes by choice. I did see Neil perform early-on, and he’s a great talent. Congrats!)
The author of LTV Mom has been begging for a make-over from Stacy and Clinton of What Not to Wear with no avail. Alas, I am happy to see my blog has a new look and a new design, thanks to my friend at Metafluence.
Please enjoy the new look, the new features and the new “visual interest.” (Yes, an homage to another Stacy!)
While I’m LTV Mom, and I also am a writer for Silicon Valley Moms Blog. I am so proud to share the news that the Silicon Valley Moms Blog is partnering with a wonderful non-profit organization called Donors Choose that supports our Silicon Valley teachers who don’t have enough funding to educate their students.
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Just trying to squeeze in some television between mothering, working and crashing.
