Author Archives: dfolstad58

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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.

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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Good Advice for Bank robbers

Posted on September 3, 2012 by dfolstad58

Thank you Australia beer ads! This hugely funny commercial parodies car chases in an inventive way while also tells the message not to drink and drive! The situation in the commercial is that the bank robbers stop for a celebratory … Continue reading →

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More Contest News – More Pictures and now Video !

Posted on August 20, 2012 by dfolstad58

I have been waiting to see what pictures ended up on the Ford website and now they are posted! I can’t wait to hear comments from you! Link to Ford does Style Gallery 1 Link to Ford does style Gallery 2 … Continue reading →

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Knocked out of the park!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by dfolstad58

When you hear the expression “Knocked Out of the Park” – you think HOME RUN!  I felt like I had a home run hit myself on August 8 when 262 visitors came and checked out my blog. That was a … Continue reading →

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