Appreciate what you have
Find solace in what you have.Enjoy what you have.Appreciate what you have.That map you're working from, it's the wrong turns you make that make the adventure.And spend your time accordingly.  It is limited.  Make the most of it.

Comments - Fixed I hope
So a little digging let me know that the problem with comments wasn't just me.Blogger CommentsIf you can't leave a comment, be sure your popup blocker is off for the site.Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Comments
It came to my attention today that some people might be having trouble leaving comments.  I'm trying to sort out the problem now.If you are having trouble, please send me an email at pnwrandommusings AT gmail.com. (Yes I finally got a gmail account that matches my blog.)Hopefully, I'll have this fixed soon.Happy Friday!

Change - It's an adventure
Change is never easy for anyone, myself included.But if you're open to change, it's always an adventure.My last change brought me to Portland 3 years ago.  I've seen the Oregon Coast, Mt Hood and Mount St Helens.  I've been to all three capitol buildings on the West Coast.  I've found hidden gems on Sunday mornings.  I've learned to slow down and appreciate what's around me.  I've made friends, changed jobs, learned new skills, and learned to enjoy life as it comes.  That's something easily missed in other places.Can't wait to see where the next change takes me.  It's always an adventure.

Thank you
First Person: Tommy's storyYou may ask, what does Sgt. Thomas Vandling Jr have to do with me?  Many years ago, at Christmas time, I stumbled on a website, Anysoldier.com that gives people like me a chance to support the troops in war zones.  What started as a simple request from a son to his parents, that would allow him to support members of his unit who weren't getting mail, quickly grew.  Currently, they are supporting over 95,000 service members with over 2,300 contacts.