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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.

Attitude – it changes perspective

Posted on November 24, 2012 by dfolstad58

I watched a British movie last night called “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel“[this link is to more quotes from the movie]. I was hoping to see my wife laughing to the point where she gets tears in her eyes. Alas, … Continue reading →

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Black Friday So What?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by dfolstad58

My newspaper yesterday was stuffed with ads from business intent on luring people to spend money they hadn’t planned on just because it was a Super deal. I get that people are going to spend money at Christmas, buying gifts, … Continue reading →

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And the Inspiring beat goes on, Animal beat the drums!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by dfolstad58

I wonder if I could write a book.  I remember my writing in high school and although I thought it was interesting reading; I doubt I would think so if I read it now.     I read an interesting … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned Slowly

Posted on November 16, 2012 by dfolstad58

More than a week since my last blog, although I have had some ideas for some posts but am spending more time reading these days.  A few weeks ago I asked one of the librarians to recommend to me some … Continue reading →

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What Ripples Have You Made Today?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by dfolstad58

My friends, What Ripples have you made today?  How have you influenced and inspired someone? Has someone else done or said something today that resonated with you? “It’s a Wonderful Life” – the movie I watch every Christmas starring Jimmy … Continue reading →

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Adventures of Super Dave (to be continued)

Posted on October 6, 2012 by dfolstad58

I noted on Facebook that October 5, 2012 was the 50th anniversary of James Bond. Since 1962 and Doctor No this fictional character created by Ian Fleming has been part of movie culture. I was surprised that the number of … Continue reading →

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