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.

Standing Out or Outstanding!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by dfolstad58

Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world.-source unknown This was an week where my health affected me so I could not walk very well and missed going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged blog, change, encouragement, friends, frienship, inspiration, philip yancy, positive steps, positive thinking, smiles, story | 2 Comments

Friends are precious

Posted on June 3, 2012 by dfolstad58

Friends are precious. They laugh at your jokes, even when it isn’t that funny and laughter is important; life and your health should always include lots of smiles and laughter. I consider myself very fortunate to have friends that put … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Canada, Canadian dollar, friends, friendships, Joke, Laughter, Loonie, The monkees | 5 Comments

I know it isn’t Valentine’s Day

Posted on June 2, 2012 by dfolstad58

Have you ever heard the song “hello” by Lionel Ritchie? I first heard it during a Disney Valentine’s special. The video is cute, and it perfectly encapsulates (whew!) what happens in life. Guys are just minding their own business, and … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Disney, hello, lionel ritchie, Love, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

A Summer Day where I live

Posted on June 1, 2012 by dfolstad58

I realize that each of us sees our lives as fairly normal because we are used to the scenery, and our daily lives. But others would love a glimpse because our lives are foreign to them! I know that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Canada, Cycling, everyday life, Okanagan lake, Penticton, scenery, skaha lake | 2 Comments

Posted on May 30, 2012 by dfolstad58

The best compliment you can give a blogger is to reblog so your friends can share what you have enjoyed. Love the pictures, the writing, and more than ever this Marrakech is on my bucket list. Wonderful post. Dear friends, … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your kind words and for your encouragement

Posted on May 29, 2012 by dfolstad58

I am so thankful to all the nice people who have enjoyed my blog in the recent days and let me know by subscribing and leaving a comment. I am very thankful to you each and all. Henry JamesThree things … Continue reading →

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