City Pride...Bicentennial Style

Last night was interesting. I was part of the 2012: Columbus Citizen Summit at the convention center. Basically it was a summit put together by the city to help plan out our city’s bicentennial in 2012. They have created a 250 person commission to basically shape 1) what the city will look like in 2012 and 2) how we will celebrate our bicentennial. People were asked to attend and to pick one of 13 “themes” that best reflected our interests. I was there under the “Diverse People” umbrella. I thought I would be seated at a table with others with the same interest; instead we were seated at tables with a mix of interests.

Our table had a local celebrity at it – Columbus Jazz and Creole-legend Arnette Howard! He was very nice and had a lot to share about festivals held in Columbus. He was also supportive of SpeakOUT’s goals and stopped to talk to me about the group before he left. We had a lot of media around our table, so if you see me at a table with Arnette Howard somewhere in the press you’ll know why! LOL

We had to answer a bunch of questions using this remote control device. The cool part was being able to see the results within seconds. It got a little rowdy in there from the cheering from some interests groups…which of course I enjoyed. We only spent a small amount of our time conversing with one another though. I think that was a wasted opportunity. I can say that I felt a bit prouder to be part of this city afterward.

By the time I got home, after taking advantage of having the car for a change and running a couple of small errands, I caught the last 20 minutes of House. I had Brian tape it for me though – so no worries. What I saw looked really good. At least there will be another new one on Sunday after the Super Bowl! Finally, something to look forward too regarding the Super Bore…um, Bowl. :o)

Well, tonight I am speaking at OSU on a panel with regards to living as allies. It is supposed to be View style. I hope the weather stays calm long enough for people to turn out.

Talk to you all again tomorrow...

(Less than) 2 Days until: NEW LOST!!!!!

Newest CD I've listened too and think you ought to give a shot: Beauty & Crime by Suzanne Vega

Stupid song I can't help but listen too: Year 3000 by the Jonas Brothers

Best CD worth digging up again: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John (released in 1973 - really?! Wow!)