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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.

Downstream lies your dream,

Posted on May 22, 2011 by dfolstad58

Motivation, and Discipline. We have lots of motivation, and we keep looking for discipline. Right now I am reading a book called “The Alchemist“. Short book to read, if you are interested. The story is about a shepherd who sets … Continue reading →

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Time to Say Goodbye

Posted on May 19, 2011 by dfolstad58

When I first heard this, my son had put it on a CD in the car. I had no idea who was singing or that there was a video. The song, and emotion of this song transcends style – get … Continue reading →

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You are a Celebrity to someone who loves you

Posted on May 19, 2011 by dfolstad58

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.  So love the people who treat you right.  Forget about the ones who don’t.  Believe everything happens for a reason.  If you get a chance, take it & if it changes … Continue reading →

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Take some risk!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by dfolstad58

I sometimes wonder if people become sheep as they get older. When I was  young, I remember being at my Grandpa’s farm north of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He had lambs, and they were so cute, and tame. Little lambs were … Continue reading →

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Feel compelled to add your two bits?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by dfolstad58

Most of us at some time want to evoke change. We want our spouse to notice us, to appreciate us. We want our kids to pick up after themselves, we want someone to change their behavior. What is the best … Continue reading →

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Music soothes the unsettled mind

Posted on May 17, 2011 by dfolstad58

So much to tell you today. What really stands out to me from the recent Toastmasters Conference in Osoyoos, BC was the warmth of people there. Most of the people there were cheering for everyone in all the contests, whether … Continue reading →

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