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.

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 →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged blog, Good Deeds, Good works | 3 Comments

Slow down you move too fast, you got to make the moments last

Posted on June 13, 2013 by dfolstad58

Blogging can be difficult especially if you judge your blog by visits in a day. I am thrilled when I get a lot of visits in one day and disappointed when the visits are in the single digit. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged in the moment, Toastmaster, Toastmasters International | 2 Comments

Ride a Segway Scooter

Posted on June 11, 2013 by dfolstad58

Ride a Segway Scooter. {click link to a super segway story} I’m a little jealous, I admit it, i only have ridden a Segway for a few minutes and I loved it. This is to fun, story and the pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Segway, Segway PT, Segway Scooter | Leave a comment

Hug a Tree, Sing a Song, Put a smile on your face

Posted on June 10, 2013 by dfolstad58

A song by Tommy James – Draggin the Line went #4 in 1971. I would have been in grade 7, a good year as I went to school in East Vancouver, and lived life completely carefree I am sure. After … Continue reading →