Monthly Archives: September 2019

Ben, Bread, and Inspiration about Living

Posted on September 29, 2019 by dfolstad58

This post is in memory of an amazing man, I was just a customer but he let me be his friend; his wonderful cooking, his passion for healthy food that meant he followed his heart to create Walla Artisan Bakery … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels | Tagged ALS, Ben, bread, defy logic, fearless, healthy, inspiring, living life, memories, no regrets, Walla | 21 Comments

Maybe I should eat first

Posted on September 27, 2019 by dfolstad58

Two days ago, I woke up early, as usual, about sunrise and it was raining lightly so I decided a short walk for a coffee (a reward for getting up early and exercising) was in order. Mornings are always nice … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Deer, earthworms, puddles, rain, react, regret, response | 12 Comments

The Lucky ones have crutches and bandages

Posted on September 24, 2019 by dfolstad58

Today I was thinking about all the people who suffer with problems invisibly. The ones with crutches, bandages, and wheelchairs – we see they are hurting, we empathize, we cut them some slack in our expectations. But the people hurting … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged bandages, compassion, crutches, depression, Golden rule, invisible, kidney disease, kindness, mental health, respect, understanding | 16 Comments

It’s been a year,what a change – my wife inspired this one

Posted on September 23, 2019 by dfolstad58

(September 19, 2019) Dave, it’s hard to believe that just one year ago today was your first day of dialysis. You were one of those whose life was saved by your dear friend Greg, who gave one of his own … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health | Tagged Dialysis, hope, kidney transplant, lessons, one year, Time | 21 Comments

Some understanding goes a long way

Posted on September 3, 2019 by dfolstad58

Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and grey Look out on a summer’s day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and the daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter … Continue reading →