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.

Rollercoasters, & Concrete – no thanks

Posted on May 12, 2013 by dfolstad58

Today I came around the corner a few doors from my driveway and I came upon this Moma duck and her seven little ducklings. This made me very happy, and with a big grin on my face I rolled down … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged jewel lake, Roller coaster, simple life, Theme Park | Leave a comment

Children and Women need the Spotlight

Posted on May 10, 2013 by dfolstad58

The children and women who need the spotlight are the millions and millions around the world who are virtual or real slaves in the sweatshops that exist primarily in third world countries. One of the things I like about Toastmasters … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Canada, Human Rights, Sweatshop, Third World, United States, Walmart | 3 Comments

Toes and more Toes, they make you smile!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by dfolstad58

Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. – this is the link! This blogger has a fun, original and quirky sense of humor. I had to share her thoughts about her office. I am glad I read while the weather is warm here at … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged beach, bikini, blogging, Jealous, office, toes, waves | Leave a comment

Sunshine On My Shoulders

Posted on May 7, 2013 by dfolstad58

Beach Boys – Kokomo Here in the Okanagan valley, we have skipped from a coolish spring, to very comfortable early summer days. This is valley of daylight hours, we get plenty, and in a valley where there are few days … Continue reading →

Posted in reading / books, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Frankfurt, Okanagan, Seattle, Space Needle | Leave a comment

They lean into Fun in Florida.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by dfolstad58

Things are a bit different in Florida. Don’t worry though, it’s the picture that’s slanted because I was driving on the beach in Daytona, Florida. Holidays are always a nice diversion and Florida was interesting, now I can say I … Continue reading →