Author Archives: dfolstad58

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.

Special Events – Toastmaster Style

Posted on January 21, 2011 by dfolstad58

One of the challenges for me as VP Education in our Club, and there are a few!, is to keep meetings fresh and interesting. Our meetings are an hour a week and this year has brought some new ideas that … Continue reading →

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What does “Sage” mean?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by dfolstad58

Sage is a word that has several meanings, but in this context for the May 2011 – District 21 Toastmasters Spring Conference in Osoyoos, BC; it has a dual application. One of which is the plant that I envisage to … Continue reading →

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A Special Day from 2010

Posted on January 10, 2011 by dfolstad58

I decided to make this collage of pictures because this day was such an important one and great memory. A wedding is a special event of commitment, joining together of families, and celebration (and we celebrated)with Amanda & Tyler, friends … Continue reading →

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