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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.

Have you ever started, and stopped before the top?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by dfolstad58

I do this, and many people do this. We have an idea, a vision, and we begin towards a goal. Then we stop, and  never make it. Imagine the climber, maybe that’s you.  The night before the climb, the climber … Continue reading →

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Ginger and Honey Tea

Posted on October 1, 2011 by dfolstad58

I need my coffee in the mornings, and maybe you are alike. When we roll ourselves from unconsciousness, look around in the morning in a bewildered daze; it’s the aroma of coffee drafting in from the kitchen that kicks into … Continue reading →

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Music effects your mood

Posted on September 26, 2011 by dfolstad58

Music effects my mood!  I remember how when I did step aerobics, how important the music was to wring extra performance out of the class, including the token male (yours truly). I can never really connect with runners though who … Continue reading →

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Alison Kraus – When you say Nothing, at all!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by dfolstad58

I attended a 50th birthday bash yesterday evening.  Doug definitely has a wild side! It was awesome to see him kick of his heels, and be boisterous.  Doug is more than a loyal friend, he is multi-talented, has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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12 Things That Movies Have Taught Me About Life…

Posted on September 16, 2011 by dfolstad58

12 Things That Movies Have Taught Me About Life…. Thanks to Sarah! Sarah may not know where Penticton, BC is but she is a lovely, successful blogger, AND former child actress. I enjoyed reading her blog, and will have to … Continue reading →

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No more Mr. Nice Guy

Posted on September 12, 2011 by dfolstad58

One internet source I read often is called Simple Marriage – the discussions on this site are invariably thought provoking and interesting. The latest discussion is about “Nice Guys” and I suspect while I am not in complete agreement with … Continue reading →

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