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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.

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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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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Five Man Electrical Band – Everywhere a Sign

Posted on January 18, 2011 by dfolstad58

I wonder if everyone has songs buried in their subconscious. A little bump, a phrase in a conversation and a song springs into my mind – all the way through the cobwebs. ♥ A song that really represents for me … 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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