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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.

Put aside your worries, and do something that makes you smile

I enjoy learning every day. Every day I read various blogs and email learning about historical events, inspiring quotes, travel, and even food. One of the blogs that often gives me food for thought is called Rox Does Yoga. by … Continue reading

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Avoid the top 5 Regrets in life!

Where do you find inspiration?   I don’t have to look far as I belong to Toastmasters, and each meeting I attend brings for me inspiration, or at least education. Here is what I learned, I hope you find it … Continue reading

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Moving Out!

Do you get a song stuck in your head sometimes? I sure do. I think I had ” Rocket Man” running through my mind for 4 months one year.  The tune by Elton John just touched a chord and then … Continue reading

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What is a good name for a guitar?

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

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 !

    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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