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.

Don’t Miss the day

Posted on February 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

Every home should have a batpole to the garage! Instead of checking my email first thing this morning I took the time to examine the horizon, the clouds broken by the lighter blue of sunlight just over the valley side. … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged bat pole, birds singing, blue sky, devices, quiet, Skaha, skaha bluff, taking time | 27 Comments

Curling Day in Canada 2020

Posted on February 22, 2020 by dfolstad58

Curling has been a part of my life always, there was never a decision to like curling, it has always been a part of my life. This post today includes some links, including the Scotties, the Briar, Curling Day in … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Canada, celebrate, curling, curling day, gushue, podium, Tyler, winter olympics, winter sports | 16 Comments

Libraries have changed, but still Terrific!

Posted on February 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

Libraries are not the same from when I was a child, and I think you will be pleased with the changes. Technology has arrived, and libraries are still so easy to use, easy to join and benefit from – but … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, reading / books | Tagged action, books, change, community, improved, library, member, movies, mysteries, research, romance, support | 38 Comments

The Things that Money can’t buy

Posted on February 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

Valentine’s Day is past but here I am, LATE, adding my thoughts – thanks for your patience. 🙂 Valentine’s day for my mind is a cutesy day invented by card companies, florists, and restaurants in the name of romantic love. … Continue reading →

Posted in music related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Beatles, can't buy love, Happiness, health, journey, Money, Music, Valentine's Day | 15 Comments

Surprised at the front door

Posted on February 11, 2020 by dfolstad58

I’m thinking out loud today, I stood at the front door two days ago, and staring back at me, from my neighbour’s yard was a brown doe, her neck twisted back and staring at me with those big deer eyes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged acceptance, changee, Deer, serenity, surprised, three legged | 14 Comments

Against the odds, time for a trip

Posted on February 10, 2020 by dfolstad58

A celebration trip with family took place recently, but then I came home and got sick – I have been UP and Down. My chest has been sounding like a dog’s squeaky toy, but no more fever. Why celebrate? I … Continue reading →