tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post5515978731985759899..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Second Generation Burgh DiasporaJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-35087517980624220912007-10-26T13:50:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:50:00.000-04:00I definitely fit this description. My parents are ...I definitely fit this description. My parents are from Pittsburgh -- my dad was raised in East Liberty and my mom in Homestead -- and my mom's side of the family still mostly resides in the region. I spent summers in Pittsburgh, and have considered it home despite being raised in El Paso, Texas.<BR/><BR/>In my experience, I've had the opportunity to live the best of both worlds. When I need to be a 'burgher, I refer to my long lineage in the region. When it's best to be an outsider, I cite my Texas upbringing.<BR/><BR/>In fact, I think this is a great mix for those who are looking to affect change here. Perhaps its because those who are not from here mostly choose to be here, while natives feel like Pittsburgh has been forced upon them.<BR/><BR/>If you look at the profile of regional leadership -- and I am exempting local politicians from the leadership label -- I think you'll find far more non-natives than you might expect.Abacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126771198535321989noreply@blogger.com