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About dfolstad58

I live in the South Okanagan. BC. I enjoy reading, exercise, toastmasters. spending time with my son, my daughter, & her husband , and my patient wife. I try to respond personally to every comment on my blog, and in this way I hope to get to know my readers a little bit and and am able to thank readers for their encouragement on what they liked and suggestions on what they would like to see me try in order to improve.

A True Wedding Story that I cherish

Posted on August 2, 2026 by dfolstad58

The groom, Andy or Andrew, was born in 1901, his father was a farmer and his heritage was Ukrainian from an area in Poland. How he came to be in Canada, living in the small town of Kindersley, Saskatchewan and … Continue reading →

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Excuse the interruption, would you mind?

Posted on July 30, 2026 by dfolstad58

My buddy Jeff joined me for coffee at an outside table in a local coffee shop in Penticton. A regular visit between long time friends. Coffee, news, and trying to talk above the hub bub of traffic and construction. At … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the Okanagan: Embracing Every Season

Posted on July 22, 2026 by dfolstad58

When I first moved to the Okanagan I moved in anticipation of enjoyment of the summers especially, and condoning the other seasons. That’s because it is a region of orchards, vineyards, lakes, and beaches. My parents had first brought me … Continue reading →

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Canada Day 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by dfolstad58

Above is the link to memories about 1967 vis-a-vis Canada Day – I was in grade 3 and cute as a bug according to my Mom. Perhaps you will enjoy the read, I hope you will. Thank you for investigating. … Continue reading →

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No, No – they can’t take that away from me

Posted on June 27, 2026 by dfolstad58

 Bruce walked down the path, just plain packed earth .  The path wound through a light forest,  absorbing his steps and so he moved silently. Sunlight patches here and there were like stepping through hot wading pools at the ocean. … Continue reading →

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A story that makes me smile to remember

Posted on June 25, 2026 by dfolstad58

The journey of life I am following, and that is similar to us all, has me at the stage where I have gained some perspective, and possibly a grain of experience that is earned via mistakes and grey hairs. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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