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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.

Tears expected, or not

Posted on June 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thanks for visiting Life and Random Thinking today. – David There is a saying that time heals wounds,  but I think some wounds never heal completely.  They can still twinge a hot stab of pain that usually passes quickly to … Continue reading →

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Can’t skip practice if I want to win

Posted on June 5, 2020 by dfolstad58

My son and daughter motivated me to climb Giant’s Head mountain a few weeks ago.  I am glad I did and I have climbed it four more times since then. (To learn more about Giant’s Head Mountain – click HERE) … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Opportunity

Posted on June 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today’s post is the 10th instalment of CB and PB’s story. Welcome to Life and Random Things. My posts are not all stories, but this short story experiment has a life of it’s own. The first post was Spread Your Wings .  … Continue reading →

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Tight-lipped Thursday

Posted on May 28, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to “Life and Random Thinking” – the owner of which is having trouble remembering the day of the week it is!  Mea Culpa ♥ Instead of Wordless Wednesday, I found an alternate – Tight-lipped Thursday. Thanks for dropping by … Continue reading →

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Today, not tomorrow

Posted on May 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Yesterday I had a thought for a post,  I hope you will let me know your thoughts. = David +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today, not tomorrow Today I can begin.  Today, not tomorrow I start today to be … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom & Dad, thank you so much

Posted on May 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I was walking in the rain and sharing with my son (again) about some of the many gifts I have received from my parents. My parents gave my brother and I wonderful gifts and experiences growing up.  But there … Continue reading →

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