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.

Wordless Wednesday – May 13

Posted on May 13, 2020 by dfolstad58

A few words please?  Last night before sunset it was raining hard, but then bright sunshine broke through! I wish it had dawned on me more quickly that the rain was slowing down.  I dashed out side in my bare … Continue reading →

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Room to Bloom

Posted on May 12, 2020 by dfolstad58

Flower, herb, and vegetable seeds were started inside a few weeks ago and  it was time for them to leave home and grow on their own (as in a garden bed). My good neighbour assisted and using his trailer to … Continue reading →

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Cloud at your feet

Posted on May 8, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today’s post is the 6th instalment of Ravi’s story.  The first post was Spread Your Wings .  After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.  Ravi left his parents home … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday May 6 2020

Posted on May 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

I woke up to rain this morning, and although my plans for the day are changed; the rain is very welcome.  The earth and the air are being refreshed, and our new plantings are being watered. Today’s pictures are recent … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 4, 2020 by dfolstad58

Around December 21st each year I go outside and do my little happy dance.  (Don’t watch, I dance like a cow on skates!) I will be wearing my winter jacket, and my breath will be visible in clouds, but I … Continue reading →

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A cup of Coffee and a book

Posted on May 3, 2020 by dfolstad58

My morning today had a sunny beginning with one dear and another deer.  Of course I refer first to my dear wife Susan, and the second of the four-footed type, this deer was chilling in our neighbour’s back lawn outside … Continue reading →

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