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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.

Valentine’s Day Poll – take the poll !

Posted on February 4, 2012 by dfolstad58

 Valentine’s Day is nearly here.  Are you looking forward to it? I have mixed feelings about Cupid’s day. It is kind of sweet,  and I enjoyed it as a kid making cards for the other kids in my class. I … Continue reading →

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Accepting Graciously..

Posted on February 2, 2012 by dfolstad58

Today I was pleasantly surprised by unexpected compliments. I didn’t know what to say.  I am not sure who told me about graciously accepting a compliment, but I remember what I always tell people when they find it hard to … Continue reading →

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WordPress – Photoblogs – Two to check out!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by dfolstad58

Bellefonte, PA – Colin Gallagher – Guest Photographer. Here is a link to a blog site that posts awesome photo’s. This is one that I especially enjoyed. It is the color mix of gold, green and light.  Especially nice is … Continue reading →

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Keeping it all in Perspective

Posted on January 29, 2012 by dfolstad58

Day 633: One of those days | Good Deed A Day. I think in the future I would like to provide links to other blogs on a regular basis. This link (above) has a simple message; but one worth remembering. … Continue reading →

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Knocking Heads

Posted on January 29, 2012 by dfolstad58

How is that for a title? What does it make you think of? Perhaps you are thinking of someone that you don’t get along with…someone that you always seem to be battling against. That person you disagree with without trying. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes When We Write

Posted on January 23, 2012 by dfolstad58

Back at the keyboard again and I have a great idea based on some photographs. But what do I do when people see a blog post that seems philosophical and then think that I am depressed or at least thoughtful. … Continue reading →

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