Favorite Little Princess

Hooray for Gershwin!  We love his music, so we knew we would love this Broadway Musical. It's an all music, all dancing show that moves non-stop. The pianist was incredible and I still can't figure out how he was able to play for that long. My fingers would have been screaming out in pain. This show was in the Jaeb Theater, which is set up with tables and chairs for a more "dinner theater" type atmosphere. It was a nice change to be in a more intimate setting. K1 got the opportunity to pose with the cast after the show. What a great group! The woman on the far left, Tai Jemison, is actually a USF graduate (where I work now) so it was 'S Wonderful to see her perform. Her stage presence was hard to ignore and her sultry voice chilled me when she sang "Summertime", my all-time favorite Gershwin tune. I heard some complaints about the show, but more praise. If you want more acting, this isn't where you'll find it. However, if you lov...

A few weeks ago we went to the University of South Florida's opening game. Even though I have been employed by the University for 10 years, this was my first time to go to the game. We scored some cheap tickets from the hubby's co-worker who wasn't able to attend. We even took the kids along...maybe not such a great idea. We thought they would enjoy going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's stadium. It's pretty cool with the pirate ship at the one end zone.  I think K2 like the cheerleaders - or least their cool boots. Pre-show was treat of some SOCOM paratroopers. Very patriotic and exciting to watch. Rocky the Bull deflated the poor Hooter's Owl. I'm not sure that was supposed to happen. Oh yeah, there was football, too. I have to say this about college football, there is definitely a lot more energy on the field.   And then you get the half-time show. Brought back a lot of memories from my high school and college days.   It w...