The Circuit's Grande Dame asks "WHO KNEW???"

WHO KNEW?  Sofonda Peters Takes Pride 2010

Who knew?  Who knew Pride events could be so fun?

Sofonda was well rested after spending the first two weeks of June in lovely Monte Carlo and was ready to "par tay" by the time New York Pride rolled into our schedules later in the month.  As our big private jet landed in New York, we were already completely twisted and literally out of control from the in-flight "servicing " we got from our hunky Spanish flight attendants wearing skimpy Speedos and passing around their rather full baskets to everyone throughout the cabin.  I almost hated to see us land and part ways with this crew, but the Barcelona babes had to get ready for their box-dancing gig the very next night for my dear Peter Rauhofer's WORK party at Roseland Ballroom.  My Peter knows just where to find the hottest dancers for all of his events and Sofonda is where he turns for suggestions.  WORK was indeed a big success with a G-normously huge crowd of beautiful people, fantastic music...and NO Offer Nissim this year  (Don't get me started on her...) What an absolutely splendid way to begin our Saturday night and prepare us all for the next big event, Sunday night's DESTINATION party at Pacha!  Of course, the Pier Dance was packed as always, but keep in mind that it's not the SIZE of the event that makes it "BIG."  You see, what makes the parties "BIG" are the BIG shot Circuit and Hollywood celebrities that are in the crowd, and Sofonda found them at DESTINATION for sure. From Ultra Nate to Kimberly Locke to Jerome Farley to Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub.  It was a who’s-who of Circuit BIGNESS.  Our uber-VIP area was also the place to be seen. Sure, it was hot outside that weekend but it was even hotter inside in the VIP area.  The texts were non-stop from FOS (Friends of Sofonda), wanting us to squeeze them in on the guest list.  From Bill and Hillary Clinton to Grace Jones and Beyonce, the fabulous were everywhere and our group stayed happily twisted like a VIP box full of pretzels.  We continued bumping and jumping all morning long and well into the afternoon, long after other parties had ended. 

WHO KNEW?  Who knew what adventures we would experience at our next destination?  Provincetown was on our calendar next, and it took every transportation type imaginable to ship in all of Sofonda's suitcases and supplies. In retrospect, Sofonda should have borrowed a C-130 cargo and made supply drops from 20,000 feet.  But sweetie, this is the July 4th Circuit weekend in P-Town and one can't have too many outfits, too many cocktails, too many hookups or too many people in her entourage.  Plus, I had plans to charm my darling, hunky, party producer Rick Murray while staying at his Crown and Anchor Hotel.  In fact, Rick won his own "independence" a few years back and then brought about the amazing "Independence Week" nightclub events, along with tons of major Circuit talent, always lasting the entire week with parties every single night during the July 4th holiday.  As we were strolling down Commercial Street, I noticed that it was lesbians and drag queens and bears! Oh my! I realize that the economy must be pretty tough right now for everyone, but THAT wasn't Ryan Landry dressed as Cher on the scooter that just passed...that was Cher dressed as Ryan Landry on a scooter.  Is it actually possible that Stare-At-Us Pizza has an even THINNER crust than ever before?  When one is twisted, (as we always are), does the Pilgrim Monument resemble a huge penis? I stopped asking the silly questions and hurried into my Presidential Suite in the Crown and Anchor with my darling Rick so that we could catch up over a bottle of Dom and some of his delicious Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Holding court in P-Town is the best, especially when the queens know YOU are the real queen.  The fireworks continued down on Blueberry and at After Hours Ed's home as after hours crowds kept the night grinding well into the afternoon with the party people doing what they do best...making it fun and exciting to be a real part of the real Circuit!

WHO KNEW?  Who knew WHERE we would park our GrindrX apps next?  No frets, my little love lumps.  Sofonda always has it all worked out.  Only days after leaving P-Town, many wonderful events in San Diego were scheduled to begin.  It took a quick trip to Paris for a new July wardrobe for my posse and me to be reenergized for the incredible Bill Hardt San Diego Pride events we would soon experience, which always includes the annual Zoo Party in Balboa Park.  One thing is for certain...San Diego Pride weekend attracts some beautiful, fun-loving people!  The crowd SIMPLY LOVED the music, the dancing, the venues and they came out big time for Bill. 

Nothing can keep these darling Circuit boys from having fun.  Not even that that mean old Circuit outsider and trouble-making San Diego photographer, who just can't seem to get enough spotlight with his negative rants, hateful statements and bitter diatribes, mostly against people he doesn't even truly know.  This witch has stirred more shit in her cauldron than most, simply to appear authoritative and make her crazy "Sunset Boulevard" style return to the spotlight that she has always craved.  Let's just say karma is a bitch, darling, but so is Sofonda.  The Circuit doesn't deserve to be subjected to his rotten politics or his sloppy journalism.  It's bad enough that people can't afford many of the high-priced parties during this bad economic time.  This Grand-Ma-Ma's green venom and black negativism work to discourage others in our community from wanting to even participate in the Circuit.  You know, all wicked witches need to watch out for rain as well as dropping houses. 

The man behind the curtain for the success of San Diego Pride each and every year is Mr. Bill Hardt, a true gentleman and truly a hot daddy to boot.  Wet doesn't even begin to describe my state when I'm around him.  His charm makes Mama giddy...or was that something else that caused that sensation?

Until next time, stay the sex kittens that you all are and send me a GrindrX message when I'm in range~

Hot and lovin' it,

XOXO,

Sofonda Peters