Author Archives: dfolstad58

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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.

Let’s all be Candles

Before I forget the post link above is about a lesson I learned in 2017 when a Jewish friend invited me to a lighting of the menorah candle service. It was a heartwarming experience so I wrote about it. Sadly … Continue reading

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Fourteen (14) is a nice number

Good morning, afternoon or good day to you! Thank you for popping in to read this post – “Fourteen is a nice number” – it really is! I have excellent reasons for liking the number 14 and it’s beyond the … Continue reading

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It’s my birthday! 45 again – 21 times in row

Everyone looks forward to their birthday I suspect. I hope for most people that it’s a day that is swamped with messages, some expected and some a surprise, of love and appreciation. It’s my birthday and I’m glad to celebrate … Continue reading

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I’ll tell you, but you have to keep it a secret

Last week my son and I meandered slowly through both floors of the beautiful Revelstoke Museum (even the building is charming) and enjoyed it immensely. As I was signing the museum guest book I took the opportunity to peek at … Continue reading

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No Bright lights for this pre-birthday holiday

This year we relinquished a repeat trip to the Bright lights of the coast (Vancouver) and traded them for a visit to a four-season activities playground located in fabulous BC mountain city only 4 hours from home. But first, a … Continue reading

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It doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Time seems to be speeding up on me and I have so many photos and thoughts I have thought about adding to my blog because I sincerely haven’t forgotten the lovely people who read and comment on my blog. Thanks … Continue reading

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