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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.

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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Summerland Ornamental Gardens

Posted on September 5, 2011 by dfolstad58

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 !

Posted on September 3, 2011 by dfolstad58

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

Posted on September 3, 2011 by dfolstad58

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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