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.

3 REALISTIC Ways to Change Your Diet | Lisa Kilgour, RHN

Posted on June 13, 2012 by dfolstad58

3 REALISTIC Ways to Change Your Diet | Lisa Kilgour, RHN. I am blogging this Link because I am inspired and impressed. Today I attended a nutrition presentation by Lisa Kilgour. http://www.eatmorerealfood.com What makes a good presentation? sorry, I mean … Continue reading →

Posted in food | Tagged diet, healthy eating, inspiring talk, Lisa Kilgour, opportunity, Penticton, sincerity, whole food, yogurt | 1 Comment

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway

Posted on June 11, 2012 by dfolstad58

June 11, 1979 The world lost a legend, a man I would add to the classic few. He was born Marion Robert Morrison but the world knew him as John Wayne or Duke. Some would dispute his ability as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged Big Jake, classic, Duke, John Wayne, Marion Robert Morrison, Shootist, True Grit | 2 Comments

Thank You AND Recognition Is Never Ever Unappreciated

Posted on June 10, 2012 by dfolstad58

This article is from Inc.com. It is written for employers but you and I can both see that the application is for everyday as well. Even if doing the dishes is your “job”, or cutting the grass, or taking out … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, everyday life, heartwarming, life, Motivation, recognition, smile, thank you, Tom Peters, unexpected | 3 Comments

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 →