Meet Tina. She, and everyone around her, knew that she was exceptional from a very young age. At just 18 years old, Tina began a life of entertainment, ushered in by a magnetic but dangerous man. Shortly after their relationship began, Tina tried to break things off, but his response was to strike her in the head with a wooden instrument. From there she began a life that put her simultaneously on top of the world, and in the depths of fear. The tumultuous life they lead together saw them touring the world, writing and performing chart-topping songs. Hordes of fans cheered for them, and everybody knew the words to their songs. But few understood the abuse and neglect that Tina suffered behind the scenes, leading to an eventual suicide attempt. After 19 years in this abusive and high profile relationship, Tina fled their shared hotel room one night in 1976 with only 36 cents and a gas card to her name. She filed for divorce and embarked on the rest of her journey on her own. Freed from her abuser's oppression, Tina achieved what has been described as "one of the greatest comebacks in music history." She went on to sell over 100 million records worldwide, win 15 Grammy Awards, and become the first female on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine - among many, MANY other accolades. Tina is an absolute triumph of the human spirit, and a magnificent example of perserverance. She stands as an example not just to women but to humanity. Her legacy is unforgettable. She was simply the best.
As Courtney was handed the rule pamphlet, she swore she saw the Da Vinci code. Symbols swirled around, English words became foreign and strange. She somehow now knows how to set up a VCR after reading them, but still does not quite understand how to win atMahjong.
Last week she ordered each of them one of those gadgets that shatters your car window in case of a full water immersion. She also ordered a wind up radio. You know, in case the power grid goes down. She changed the air filters in the house last month, and commented that Olive Garden is a heck of a deal if you get a family sized pan with a five dollar take-home add-on. She’s been cracking open a Bud heavy after yoga class lately, and finally decided to try out a MyPillow.
But here she sits, six years after her appointment with WIDK reporting on milk prices, beauty pageants, the occasional car theft, Alderman election scandals, and downtown green space clean up efforts. This stupid little town doesn’t deserve her. She’s meant for greatness, and she despises their perky greetings on the streets....
