Although I will likely move to Pittsburgh in the next week, I'd rather be moving to San Francisco, Portland (OR) or Seattle. Or be remaining here. Many articles I have been reading about Pittsburgh lead me to the conclusion that it is also a fine place to be. It certainly has changed a lot since the last time I visited in the mid-1980's. The economy is much more diverse, it has a vibrant downtown, it has fared relatively well through that latest recession and so-called recovery. I have always liked it.
I'm glad many of the abandoned factory sites are now places for new businesses and office complexes. This will make it easier for me. Nearly all of my 5 uncles and several cousins on my mother's side, and my paternal grandfather worked in heavy industries that either no longer exist or are mere shadows of what they once were. I might find it difficult to see visible reminders of what were once critically important places for my extended family's life. Particularly since most of them are now long dead or in other parts of the country.
It's possible a few cousins who might be open to me still call the area home. We lost touch many years ago, my immediate family moving far from the clan.
There are many things I want to write. I don't have time now. I'm meeting Erica Ann this evening for dinner and some nightclub time. To say good-bye. Erica Ann has always been terrific.
What's on my mind now, that I might write about later?
1. Trying to reconnect with my only niece. We are both on a business networking site and I can use that to contact here. She and I always got along before I transitioned. I suspect she accepted me after my transition, too. Her father, one of my unaccepting brothers, may have gotten in the middle. She is an adult now and not dependent on Dad.
2. What do I envision for my future and what steps can I take to make things happen?
3. Relationships - I may need to let go of some things to develop deep relationships
4. People who are role models for me, some of whom I have never met - including Theresa Sparks (San Francisco). Although I have never gone to TG support groups, role models have been and continue to be critically important reminders for navigating life.
I love the new auto-save feature of vBulletin
Time to get ready for a night on the town.
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