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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.

January 25, 2020 – Celebrate !

More than one reason to appreciate January 25 January 25, 2020 – Chinese New Year  (aka Lunar New Year 2020) – the year of the Rat.  RAT Symbolization -The rat meaning indicates wealth, abundance, and fertility, similar to the rabbit … Continue reading

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Life in the White Lane

It’s been a few days since I  have posted, so I thought I would post what I have been up to.  Keeping out of trouble, mostly anyway, and that includes shovelling snow. Actually these photos ares from a couple days … Continue reading

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Every trip starts at your own front door

J.R.R. Tolkien said much the same thing in Lord of the Rings – “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might … Continue reading

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Be like a child, dive in

This gallery contains 12 photos.

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
According to my memory, there was never (as a child) a lake that was too cold to run into, usually with gusto, about 10 steps, and then a horizontal dive under the cool…

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I kicked myself, and profited a lesson

  We had lovely weather around December 25,  the temperature was just above zero, and I was cycling (dressed appropriately) every  day.  I can’t say I get to do that every year.  Afterwards I tend to relax and warm up; … Continue reading

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Sweet Smile with a Twinkle

I read a post today that gave my heart a warm feeling.   Like hot chocolate to my mind, it warmed me in a special way.  It reminded me of the power of words actually.  You will soon see why I … Continue reading

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