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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.

When you tell my Mom and Dad

Posted on February 2, 2011 by dfolstad58

It never ceases to amaze me how “out of the blue” I will have a song arrive on my mind. What tills the mind and causes the furrows to unleash an old memory? Are you a toe-tapper? Do you smile … Continue reading →

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Homework Assignment for Toastmasters Osoyoos Spring Conference !

Posted on January 29, 2011 by dfolstad58

Okay, you did it!  You checked the website for the “Sages In the Desert” toastmasters conference May 6, 7 and 8,  2011 at the beautiful destination, Osoyoos. You are the frugal sort, who likes to save money so you purchased … Continue reading →

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Raise your glasses May 6, 7 and 8, 2011 in Osoyoos, BC

Posted on January 29, 2011 by dfolstad58

Osoyoos in May is a beautiful place to be.  This spring conference is an opportunity to have a great time with like-minded people. This spring conference is an opportunity to be inspired and return to your own Club with  new … Continue reading →

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I don’t even like talking to you on the phone !! (watch the clip)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by dfolstad58

The trouble with most “funny” movies is they rely on a sight gag.  A sight gag is funny once, maybe occasionally twice. The humorous movies I really enjoy are the ones with a great dialogue. The movie “As good as … Continue reading →

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Why Blog?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by dfolstad58

Why Blog? I blog because of the challenge in creating something that I hope someone else can relate to and enjoy. I hope that someone else can identify to or appreciate one of my blogs. I subscribe to a few … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on January 21, 2011 by dfolstad58

Astronomers and photographers love the light and shadow of winter for beautiful pictures. Often in speeches we in toastmasters are challenged to be inspiring. We don’t have a camera but we must paint a picture that is dramatic, magnetic, and … Continue reading →

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