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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.

What is a good name for a guitar?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by dfolstad58

Some names just kindle certain thoughts; for example if I mentioned the Beatles you might immediately think of Paul McCartney. If I mentioned Lucille– you may have thought of Kenny Rogers and the famous song he recorded in 1977. – … Continue reading →

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Stand By Me – Marvin Gaye

Posted on April 1, 2012 by dfolstad58

This weekend in the USA there was a 640 Million dollar lottery. Who knows how many millions of tickets were sold, but the statistics are amazing, and I am sure there were a lot of Canadians who travelled down to … Continue reading →

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Squealing tires and smoke !

Posted on March 30, 2012 by dfolstad58

    My last post ended with a youtube about Penticton – EASY Going, and relaxing.   I am offering the opposite end of the spectrum now. Fasten your seat belt.  Oh yeah! This video is the OPPOSITE – smoke, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate has Rules !

Posted on March 30, 2012 by dfolstad58

Each week at the Toastmasters Club I belong to, SITSO Said-So Toastmasters – Club641259, there is one part of the meeting that is when someone shares either a joke or inspirational. Last week – Anik shared the Rules of Chocolate, … Continue reading →

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What happened to defenseless women?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by dfolstad58

I love my wife’s coleslaw but I have to be careful which days I ask her to make it for me. – this reminds me! (chuckle)  Here’s the blog today that I share with you and recommend checking out:  Tiny … Continue reading →

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Valentines, chocolates and yoga

Posted on February 11, 2012 by dfolstad58

Valentines Day and it is the annual time of year that men dutifully run out and purchase the obligatory chocolates, card, and roses.  (me included) It is not a holiday, just a day halfway between chocolate Santas, and chocolate bunnies … Continue reading →

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