Author Archives: dfolstad58

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.

The secrets of Versailles

Posted on July 14, 2013 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Ritournelle:
When planning my parents’ visit last weekend, we decided to spend our Sunday in the royal city of Versailles. Papa Ritournelle had the brilliant idea of signing us up for one of the château’s guided tours.…

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Singapore

Posted on July 14, 2013 by dfolstad58

Listening without feeling defensively or feeling we have to fix it -. Comments?

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“Everybody Out”

Posted on July 14, 2013 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on A Word in Your Ear:
The roughly cemented lane way, that masquerades as a road, in front of our house, throws up the voices of villagers that are standing in the street calling to each other in…

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Having Passion is the key to Success

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dfolstad58

You naturally agree if I ask you whether you want to succeed. Naturally, and easily you agree. But if you have a passion for something then success will automatically follow. The question is how do I develop a passion for … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Yoga | Tagged Arthur Conan Doyle, challenges, inspiration, juggling, Passion, running, seniors, setting goals, success | 4 Comments

Big News for NHL coaches, We can see you!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by dfolstad58

I don’t rant often but now the hockey season is over, I will voice my complaint about hockey. It’s not the players salaries, it’s not the violence, it’s not the season which almost lasts until July. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged adult behavior, close ups, coaching, foul language, Hockey, Ice Hockey, National Hockey League, NHL, positive role model, Sports, swearing, Television | 5 Comments

One Is the Loneliest Number, One + One is Better

Posted on June 22, 2013 by dfolstad58

One plus One can mean different things. It could be a relationship discussion, or it could be about Paying It Forward (Good Deeds), or it could by me blatantly asking you to like and promote my blog. That’s it! I … Continue reading →