Last Thursday I got the chance to attend the "Celebrating Diversity Leaders" event sponsored by the Dignity & Respect Campaign, the Delta Foundation and Vibrant Pittsburgh. I was glad I wore a suit. Probably the fanciest event I've ever been to! I don't know how many of you know about/have been to the Delta Foundation's executive directors' pad in Mt. Washington, but it is a sight to behold. I was that nerd reading the framed articles on the wall about the house's architecture (the master bath has 16 shower heads!). It was a gorgeous night too.
Elizabeth Birch, former director of the HRC was the main speaker, and while she was debunking some myths about the gay community (i.e. we are all rich) a cat darted through the crowd right toward her! She picked it up and confirmed the cat's heterosexuality using her gaydar and resumed her speech. Amazing.
I really got my schmooze on and met some folks I'm excited to contact soon about working together on projects.
I'm keeping my eye out for event photos and will share them here soon!
--Ray
How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI have to ask: is the house LEED-certified? The first few pictures scream "green", though given other details (like the 16! showerheads and neon lighting) I tend not to think so. But I'm still wondering ...
-Briana