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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.

Summerland Ornamental Gardens

Summerland Ornamental Gardens – this link for more information. If you live (or visit) the Penticton/Okanagan area – almost anytime is a nice time to visit the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. These pictures are recent, and as you can see Dave caught … Continue reading

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Learning on the Net – Yoga and Toastmasters !

After only a little bit of searching I found another yoga blog that I liked, and was encouraged by. . A favorite topic of mine is headstands because there is something special about them. I remember learning by flipping my … Continue reading

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Alienation of Communication – Chapter 2 NVC

I still have no idea of how these blogs will be received however for me the book NVC (see previous post) has given me insights on how I communicate. I can see how diagnosing, labeling, and being judgmental has alienated … Continue reading

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Chapter One NVC – Interacting Skills

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September 2, 2011.  I have slowed down writing posts but want to continue to add to this blog and hopefully improve my writing. In fact, I have given myself a slew of personal challenges and tasks for the fall so … Continue reading

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Fly Me to the Moon !

I was in Vancouver over the last weekend. We had a quick trip and it was nice, and the weather was great especially the morning we left when we visited English Bay.  When you are right down by the Burrard … Continue reading

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Speaking of Sand, Mirrors, and Beauty

I started on this blog post after hearing an interesting radio interview. A young gal, six months before her wedding decided to eliminate mirrors from her life for a year!  Really a whole year and that includes reflections from store … Continue reading

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