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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.

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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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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