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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.

Eat Sweet, and Talk Sweet

Posted on March 23, 2020 by dfolstad58

It’s been a long time now since we had our Rotary student, Kivilcim,  who lived with us for six months.  Our own daughter, Mandy, was also in Rotary, but in Sweden at the time. Kivil was bubbly like a songbird … Continue reading →

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Chapter 6 – In Other Words

Posted on March 22, 2020 by dfolstad58

A continuation of the Call Me Skywalker category/series – you might want to go to the category and read them in order, or not. ☺   Hope you enjoy, if the story continues, a reader had requested another instalment and … Continue reading →

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Grumpy Sage Oldish Man

Posted on March 20, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I have decided to write a short post and offer a “word of the day” – the word is “Sage.” Sage has multiple definitions, and therefore uses in language Definition numero 1 – an aromatic herb,  and this plant … Continue reading →

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Almond milking

Posted on March 19, 2020 by dfolstad58

For something different today,  I decided to have cereal with almond milk (that’s the only kind of milk in the fridge).  I jokingly said to my son they have to be strong to milk all those almonds of their milk … Continue reading →

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For Better or Worse

Posted on March 18, 2020 by dfolstad58

For Better or Worse What I say, what you say, our words have an effect on others. Almost daily, I am reminded to be conscious of what I say.  I must not speak too quickly without thinking as I risk … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe,

Posted on March 18, 2020 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
My front yard cactus have flowers ! I went to my front yard this morning and the cactus are flowering,  and it reminded me of good advice. Cactus are a hardy plant, and…

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