Hello to all of my family and friends! Hoping everyone is in good health and spirits. Oh! The weather outside is frightful! Fall-Winter-Spring-Tuesday???
I guess whichever way the wind blows is what we will get. What’s funny is my gardens are saying SPRING IS HERE! CLEAN ME UP! All in due time my pretty!
The last two weeks, we played darts at our home bar, the Southbend, and we STILL did not win! But we have fun wherever and whomever we play!
This Wednesday, we are at AWOL and the following week, we will make our appearance at Boscoe’s! The season is winding down to the last five or six games before the final team play-offs.
A shout out to all our bowlers out there and extra special congrats to Cathy who bowled a TURKEY! This coming Friday, March 6, will be one of my partners, Bill’s, birthday! And also this Sunday, March 8, join Roger and help celebrate his 58th birthday! Remember to refer to our ad pages for all of our special shows, events, pageants, benefits, etc. We always welcome you and thank you for your patronage.
Last Saturday, I was one of five judges for the “Miss Capital City America” pageant which is a prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America. There were three contestants—while I congratulate all three, you can only have one winner who was Tasha Salad with Tina Hightower as first alternate. They will now vie for Miss Gay Ohio America 2020. Congrats and good luck! Tiffanie Taylor, THANK YOU for everything!
Last Sunday, we had our third annual “Miss Southbend Classic” pageant. Joey Winters stepped down and crowned Bianca Bouvier. We wish you the best of luck and hope enjoy your reign in the coming year.
Mr. Southbend will be Sunday, March 29th, at 6 p.m. Packets are behind the bar. Join us and Prince Cole as he crowns Mr. Southbend 2020. Good luck to all the contestants.
“Let’s Get Cooking with Connie,” is Saturday, March 21. All entries must be in by 2:30 and judging will be at 3 p.m. This month’s theme is any Irish dish, side dish, dessert, soup, etc. Good luck and have fun!
Karen and I have been so busy lately. We have never been on a vacation together until now! There’s going to be a wedding! And it’s in New Orleans! I’ve never been to New Orleans, and I can’t wait to try all the foods, see the sites, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and of course, Nicolas’ wedding to Mark. I think there’s even a cemetery to visit? I had to break down and buy new luggage. The last time I bought luggage was in the late 80s or early 90s at Odd Lots. I got a great deal then: three pieces for $39.95. This time I went to Sam’s Club and got two pieces of Samsonite—purple of course—for $114. This should get me through the next few decades or for the rest of my life, whichever comes first! LOL!
Karen and I went shopping at this place I remembered from 15 years ago when they opened at Town and Country shopping center. It’s all dress clothes, wedding gowns and wear, evening gowns, jewelry, hats, etc. This place is called Fashion City. You got to go all you show girls and guys. They also do their own alterations. Anyway, Sis and I haven’t bought outfits together since the 70s! I am truly excited about going. I can’t wait to see the architecture and churches, and I’m sure I’ll shop!
For the next “Connie’s Corner,” I will be in New Orleans, so I have been thinking on how to get to you from there. I could send it carrier pigeon. In some countries, they still use Pony Express, or as my friend Kenny Martin would say, “She’s sending it by Smoke Signals.” I could send it by telegram, or maybe Morse code or the updated version by drumming!
But do not fret! I shall keep writing. It may be delayed, but I shall return with some great stuff to tell you. Until then, I will close for now leaving you with this one last thought:
Remember, no matter how close or far you are from your passion, no matter whoever or whatever the passion . . . You are LOVED. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Love, Connie