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.

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…

Posted in Just being creative | 9 Comments

Calm in the Storm

Posted on March 14, 2020 by dfolstad58

Hope is about believing with a humble heart that tomorrow can be different. It’s about knowing that light will come to chase away this darkness. Looking around social media the last few days it seems impossible to avoid the rising … Continue reading →

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Few words for Flashback Friday

Posted on March 13, 2020 by dfolstad58

I went back in time when I decided to look through the old photo albums.  I did that yesterday, and had a wonderful time. I was inspired by my blogging friend Laelheart. Visit her here. I took some photos of … Continue reading →

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Definitely Love

Posted on March 8, 2020 by dfolstad58

Perhaps love is like a resting place A shelter from the storm It exists to give you comfort It is there to keep you warm And in those times of trouble When you are most alone The memory of love … Continue reading →

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