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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.

Be like a child, dive in

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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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My Top Listens of 2019

Spotify lists your top listens for the year and not sure if I agree but for certain some of my favorites are definitely in the list. A few links in this post,  I hope you like them.  By the way, … Continue reading

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I remember moments

The way you wear your hat The way you sip your tea The memory of all that No no they can’t take that away from me The way your smile just beams The way you sing off key The way … Continue reading

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How to wake up without caffeine

Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion The Day Begins – The Moody Blues Mornings are peaceful, and  … Continue reading

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