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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.

Nothing beats the personal touch!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by dfolstad58

I broke down and have a cell phone again. Aaargh! Now I have to admit that cell phones have a purpose, when you are lost, when others are worried about you etc. But nothing beats the personal touch!  I will … Continue reading →

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A Year ago

Posted on June 22, 2011 by dfolstad58

Do you remember a year ago?   What were you worried about then? Did you have a goal for the summer? What was your vision, and your plan to succeed? I know a year ago I was concerned about taking … Continue reading →

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A priceless moment

Posted on June 20, 2011 by dfolstad58

The cowboy boots are a gift from Guido. Guido was my grandfather on my Mom’s side. He was born in 1901 and was a gentlemen in every respect. He loved his gardening, his family, his accordion playing, his church and … Continue reading →

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A Daunting Task, but a pleasant one.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dfolstad58

How to give praise? My next Toastmaster manual speech requires me to give someone praise. An interesting process began in my head as I thought of eulogies. I would much prefer to praise someone while they are alive so that … Continue reading →

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Five Seconds to Success

Posted on June 14, 2011 by dfolstad58

As I sit watching baseball with my son, I have to laugh when I see the signs made by the coaches and other players on the baseball field.  I have to wonder are they really signalling? I suppose it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Perfect 270 Degree Jump

Posted on June 9, 2011 by dfolstad58

I recently attended a meeting at the Osoyoos Toastmaster Club, I was fortunate to be there for a speech from Sean Wurz. His speech was 7 minutes long, he removed the lectern away from his speaking area and did not … Continue reading →

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