Author Archives: dfolstad58

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.

Day 4 – día 4

Posted on April 2, 2020 by dfolstad58

Day 4 – and northern air has been delaying spring in the valley, night time temperatures dipping slightly below zero (Celsius). Bundled up in my balaclava and in my gloves, I am still enjoying the clear sunny days and fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging assignments, Just being creative, music related | Tagged casey adams, day 4, good husband, quote, simple life, Stodgy, word of the day | 12 Comments

Dag 3

Posted on April 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Dag 3 (Day 3) and the sun was streaming over the valley Tuesday. Only one degree celsius and still a smidgen of snow that I saw at the higher altitudes down the valley. Regardless I know spring is here, I … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging assignments, Just being creative | Tagged bumptious, day 3, Humour, quote, Shambala, Sherlock Holmes, Three Dog Night, word of the day | 23 Comments

Día dos

Posted on March 31, 2020 by dfolstad58

Day Two – Día dos and Welcome Back The days are mingling together a bit and you might have trouble remembering what day it is. I totally get it. Good Karma Tip – Head Into the Kitchen ! A couple … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging assignments, Just being creative, music related | Tagged bread, cup song, curry, naan, pitch perfect, quote, superfluous, word of the day, you don't have to walk alone | 15 Comments

Birinci gün

Posted on March 30, 2020 by dfolstad58

I washed my car yesterday, this morning it is raining. That’s perfect with me as that is part of spring – April Showers bring May Flowers (and April is almost here). A few of my blogger colleagues are doing multi … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging assignments, Just being creative, music related | Tagged i think of you, John Watson, Music, quote, sherlock, Spring, winston churchill | 21 Comments

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

Posted on March 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Last night in my sleep, I sang the lyrics for “Both Sides Now” and so now I have been thinking about the song. It’s a sweet acoustic song, and you can listen by clicking here. But now they … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Thinking Out loud | Tagged blue skies, both sides now, meaning, metaphor, Music, singing, sleep | 21 Comments

Ticket to Ride Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

I went out for a bike ride last night about 8 p.m. and it felt like 3 a.m. in the streets as no cars around, surreal. I am worried for people here and my country. I remain optimistic though and … Continue reading →