Hope & Friendship . . .
As I have been on this recent journey of self-discovery and exploring the possibilities in life and living I have rediscovered one of our basic ideas of how lives work and go through many changes. The scenery may change but the core values and work ethic remain the same. There may be an ebb and flow of old friendships leaving an area but there are renewed and new friendships made along the way to another location. That dynamic has always fascinated me as you come in contact with those and the friendships grow stronger. Renewed or meeting new friends can sometimes bring fresh perspectives which you may not have thought about before. Part of my time here in Oregon has been getting to know friends who I have vacationed with but known long distance for many years while others are part of a large online gaming community. Many of us gather once a year in various locations around the country to have a weekend of fellowship, music, and food. It is a living community which has ha