Hello to all my family and friends. I hope everyone is in good health and good spirits.
Happy New Year and decade!
I hope everyone had a great and safe New Year! I celebrate every year in the same way. Well, at least the last 8 years. I go to bed between 9 and 10. Wake up at midnight to hear the gunshots, say Happy New Year to me and go back to sleep. How exciting!
And I do not make resolutions. I make changes. This year I started cleaning and ridding more of my house. If you don’t use it, wear it, eat it, etc. THROW IT OUT! It’s like releasing stress in your life.
The elves and I will be taking down the Christmas decorations today. Then it’s an early spring cleaning for the bar! Heck, with the weather we’re having it might feel like spring. This weather is up and down this season. One day it feels like fall then winter then spring-like. No wonder a lot of people are sick. Great for the flu season. I’m not much of a winter person so I enjoy the warmer temperatures.
If I had more time I would have worked in the yard. This is a good time to prune the dead out of the rose bushes and such. Oh yes, why are the weeds so green this time of year!
This Saturday, January 11th, will be our birthday karaoke from 5 - 9 pm. So, join the fun and be a singing star.
Friday, January 17th, will be Al’s Comedy Show. I’ll be in the mix with them serving your favorite libation.
Saturday, January 18th, “Let’s Get Cooking with Connie” our theme is your favorite winter soup. I have several favorites myself. Italian Wedding soup, Lentils, and of course most everyone’s favorite Chicken Noodle. And remember, Top 3 winners receive prizes and bring your recipe and it will be published in our first annual “Southbend Cookbook”. All the money goes to charity. So all you good cooks and chefs please join us. Entries must be in by 2:30 pm and judging at 3 pm. So let’s get Cooking with Connie!
Sunday, January 19th, is the Miss Gay Paramount Pageant. So join “G” and Brent and enjoy some excellent entertainment, evening gowns, and beautiful people. Join us to see who the next Miss Gay Paramount 2020 will be.
Earlier that day, I will be cooking for our staff annual dinner at home. It’s the only time of year we can get together. Of course, I always tell them, “If there are any complaints to the chef, were going to Berwick next year.” So far, I’m still cooking and I love it.
As much as I love spending time with my family which I did after Christmas. It’s fun watching the little ones grow. They are so full of life and energy.
I usually go to see the zoo lights, but this year Al and I went to see the lights at Franklin Park Conservatory and the Chillhully Glass Art. I always see pictures and write-ups in the Columbus Dispatch or see it on the news or TV. But WOW to actually see it I was in awe.
First of all, I haven’t been to the conservatory in over 25 years. The place has grown! I used to be a member and took different classes. Well, Al and I became members.
Thanks to everyone who brought food on New Years Day! It was delicious. I fixed pork and kraut and there were blackeyed peas, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, desserts, and more.
Then at 5 pm Roger’s Bear Happy Hour brought more food. I ate 2 platefuls and desserts. Then I went home and took a nap!
We are still collecting coats and all clothing for men, women, and children of all ages and sizes for Let’s Do It Ministries. So clean out those closets and drawers. Help us help the homeless. Thank you as usual for all your support, always.
Since our last Connie’s Corner our friend Mac Lawson has passed away. He had a heart attack in December. Mac and Buster used to go to the Tremont and are close friends with Jackie Crowmer who managed the Tremont. Let’s keep Buster and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
I’ll close for now, leaving you this one last thought: New Years reminds me of a chalkboard, erase it and start over.
Love,
Connie
0 Comments