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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.

Toastmasters ~ For yourself; For your audience

Posted on November 15, 2010 by dfolstad58

Toastmasters.  This organization is worldwide, highly recognized and respected.  I joined Toastmasters (TM) a few years ago because my employer valued the benefits and supported a corporate club by providing time, space and even paying fees. Such a deal, who … Continue reading →

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In Flander’s Fields

Posted on November 10, 2010 by dfolstad58

Today I looked up this poem, In Flander’s Fields. My dad has recited it to me for years and today I read the full history behind the poem. It is a sad story.  I believe we should remember the sacrifices … Continue reading →

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You are a loonie!

Posted on November 4, 2010 by dfolstad58

I am fortunate to have a friend who enjoys Monty Python as I do.  Click the link for some loony entertainment. (at the beginning of this sentence under the I is a link to the fish licence sketch, which explains … Continue reading →

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Treasure

Posted on November 4, 2010 by dfolstad58

This treasure topic will need multiple segments.  I am blessed with a son, a daughter, a son-in-law, wonderful parents, ….  I am blessed! Real treasure lies not in what that can be seen, but what that cannot be seen. Treasure … Continue reading →

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Elinore Dumont – always a kind word

Posted on October 31, 2010 by dfolstad58

My Dad’s sister lived in Drumheller until she passed away yesterday. She was remembering birthdays and encouraging her loved ones right up until the day she went into the hospital. I wonder if everyone felt the way I did around … Continue reading →

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Making myself useful

Posted on October 30, 2010 by dfolstad58

With a Post heading like that I need to satisfy some curiosity. One thing I enjoy about reading is the learning and expanding of vocabulary. The trouble sometimes is fitting words I understand into daily conversation. This post I will … Continue reading →

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