Hello to all of my family and friends. I hope everyone is in good health and spirits. I want to start by apologizing for not writing sooner and keeping in touch. I have been in a depression. With all the sadness in our world today, it got ahold of me. With family and friends who have become ill with the Coronavirus, closing of the bar again, and some personal things I am dealing with, it was too much. I have shelved my autobiography for a while also. In the meanwhile, I feed a lot of feral cats in our neighborhood. One day, a small one year old cat came into my life.
She had looked like a drowned little rat. She had mange and was sickly looking. I brought her in, and with a lot of love and three visits to the vet (and a bath), she is a happy and loving pet. I named her Precious. She sleeps with me and has helped me tremendously to overcome some of my depression.
I hope all of you are doing well and keeping safe. Val, Bill, and I are taking precautions keep you safe and healthy.
So what’s happening at Southbend? LOTS! This Saturday night at 4 and 7, we’ll host our 3rd episode of “Reunited and Untouched” viral show hosted and produced by Jennifer Lynn. Another all-star cast with Miss Southbend, Ava Aurora Fox, Mimi Sharp, Brent Fabian, Stevie Phoenix, Riley Poppyseed, Isaac Ismael, Miss Newcomer, Kari O’Knife, and many more. So please join us in the fun. Our 4th episode of “Reunited and Untouched” will be our Halloween special show, so watch for details.
On Sunday afternoons, join Roger and the Southbend Stallions at Berliner Park. So far, they have won four of their first six games. So, let’s cheer on our softball teams!
The rest of the season is not only at Berliner, they are all double headers. If you can’t make it to Berliner, no problem! Join them after the games at Southbend. This week, they play on field 13 at 11 am and 12:05 pm.
Every Sunday, Aron Aranda will be serving your favorite libations with a movie starting at 1 pm. This Sunday’s movie is “Grease.” If that’s not enough entertainment for you, please stick around and at 6 pm this Sunday, enjoy live music with the band “Big Bad Stache.”
Every Wednesday from 6-7 pm, we have “Banter at the Bend” Starring Jennifer Lynn and Stella. They welcome a special guest once a month too, so join in the fun. You might win a prize.
BINGO! Starting Oct. 2nd at 6 pm, Jennifer Lynn will be hosting Bingo. Win cash prizes! $1.00 a card, or 6 cards for $5.00. We’ll be playing every other Friday.
We know a lot of you are missing the shows, and we are too. So, please be patient. We will slowly bring them back. In the meantime, we have freshened up and revamped our stage. First of all, we couldn’t have done it without a special gift given to us and made for our stage by Erika Dennis. The sign is beautiful with it’s rainbow lights. A special thanks to those who took all the old material down off the walls and the HUNDREDS OF STAPLES that had to be pulled out before they could apply a fresh coat of paint for our sign and performers.
Val, Bill, and I especially thank, Gerry, Stella, Brad Tingley, and Jennifer Lynn for all the hard work!
Please keep Erika Dennis in your thoughts and prayers. She recently learned that cancer has returned to her body. She is in OSU hospital with hospice care.
Mark Henry was in last night and is doing much better, and he’ll be returning to work soon. Thanks to all who kept in touch with him and those who prayed for him.
It is so hard to believe it’s Autumn already! Next Thursday will be October 1! I haven’t even started sewing Al’s Halloween costume yet, but of course, I’m not sure who he wants to be yet. Oh well! I guess it will be a surprise. I’m prepping my yard for winter. I spent more time in my yard this year than I have in the last 22 years. Lots of time to spare since we were on lockdown. I got things done that I have been trying to do for years. I still have more to do before winter sets in. I have been doing more baking and cooking too.
Being Italian and working in restaurants all my life, I still always cook too much. So I’ve been giving away what I can’t eat or freeze. I also want to thank everyone who has prayed and kept in touch with my sister Karen. She is getting better every day and is even allowed to drive again!
I will close for now, and I will write more real soon. I leave you with this one last thought:
When you feel down and all alone, Adolph a pet and they will give you tons of love and companionship.
Take good care of yourselves and each other.
Love,
Connie