Hello darlings. Well, well. I had a new discovery this past week and I want to share it with everyone. No, I haven't found the secret to the fountain of the youth, although I certainly could use it, but I have found a new web site for the entire West Virginia family.

The Terry Awards were held March 18 at the Dils Center in Parkersburg honoring many writers for the site, as well as those who view its pages every day. This was a great evening, although I heard the real fun began after I left.

I had to leave before the Divas performed and I'm sorry I missed the show.

Terry must have a heart of gold, as well as a lot of talent to pull off this site. It also sounds like he has great support from people around the state. Terry's dream is to get the West Virginia gay community together more without it always having to be in the bars.

My hats off to you Terry, there is no reason to be hiding in the darkness of the bars anymore. Sure, I love a good party and we have some wonderful alternative clubs in the state. The music in these clubs is the best anywhere and the great atmosphere is obviously bringing many people in because I see as many straight people in the clubs these days as I see family.

We all support some wonderful causes and our dollar spends just like anyone else's. The Charleston Aids Network was in the house to receive the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Thanks to them for all their help.

Speaking of helping communities and making a difference. I was chatting with some of the writers from the site. Stacey Gabriel, who writes Lesbian Limbo and keeps up with the "L" Word," was sitting at a table of women ready to have a good time. Stacey's sister Candice was out for the evening to show some support for her sister. You go firl. It is hard when there is no family support, so when there is, it really helps.

The girls tell me the best place to find some companionship these days is on the golf course. I would take up the sport, but my heels get stuck in the grass. I get very excited looking at those long shafts and playing with those balls, well do I need to say more.

It was nice to meet everyone and find out what is happening around the state. We have to keep the clubs open, yet Terry has it right - we need to be more visible in the daytime in our communities fighting our battles. No one else will fight them for us.

By Picabo Pucker