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.

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 →

Posted in family, health, travel | Tagged celebration, family, Holiday, maui, memories, regret, stories, whales | 22 Comments

January 25, 2020 – Celebrate !

Posted on January 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

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 →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud | Tagged celebrate every day, Lillian, lunar new year, mom, my favorite day, robbie burns day, winnie the pooh | 16 Comments

Life in the White Lane

Posted on January 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

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 →

Posted in family, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged cold, life, melting, Snow, Spring, winter | 15 Comments

Every trip starts at your own front door

Posted on January 12, 2020 by dfolstad58

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 →