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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.

Just for fun December 2011

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dfolstad58

I have a confession. I enjoy that tv comedy ” Big Bang Theory” – and here is my quote from Season 1 that I thought was fabulous. • From “The Fuzzy Boots Corollary” (Season 1): Regarding Leonard’s romantic prospects with Penny: … Continue reading →

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Live Life. Pass it On – Register to be an Organ Donor

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dfolstad58

Did you know that you you can register to be an Organ Donor ONLINE?  Need a reason to donate your organs?  Here’s 5 Reasons. 1. You have the potential to save seven lives. 2. There’s a greater chance that you … Continue reading →

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Amy Purdy- Pushing Off Limitations

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dfolstad58

Amy Purdy. amy-purdy.blogspot.com It must be a day when I have needed inspiration, because everywhere I look I see something speaking to me. Of course, if you visit TED.COM – you will find yourself discovering, much as I have, ideas, and … Continue reading →

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Happiness Plunge – One man’s challenge to us

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dfolstad58

There are so many inspiring stories and people everywhere I look.  The Happiness Plunge website  is such a location where you learn about a young man who quit his six figure job to be a nomad, volunteering and finding joy … Continue reading →

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where have I been hiding?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by dfolstad58

Hello Reader,  I had my surgery in Kelowna on November 9. This was a second trip to visit the nice people at Kelowna General Hospital. The first time was April 2011 and my surgeon then was partially successful in his … Continue reading →

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Yoda said, Do or not do, there is no try, … be open to Yes ! I Will …

Posted on October 29, 2011 by dfolstad58

 Be willing to say yes, be open to new experiences. ,…. Here I am today wanting to add a new post, and this struck me. I think it amazes me how often people say “no“. Are you a person who automatically … Continue reading →

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