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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.

Lumière At English Bay

Posted on November 24, 2019 by dfolstad58

This quirky blogger also lives in Beautiful BC, she took some beautiful pictures in Vancouver of lighting that I thought my readers would love. English Bay is on the west side of downtown Vancouver, beautiful spot to walk if you … Continue reading →

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Taciturn Tuesday Morning

Posted on November 19, 2019 by dfolstad58

It rained last night, and the streets were wet when I peeked out the front window curtains before dawn arrived. Today the sides of the valley are wearing scarves of cloud, and I can see snow is now visible up … Continue reading →

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Farmers Wisdom I can use

Posted on November 17, 2019 by dfolstad58

Farmers are independent workers.  They are working on large sections of land, miles from nowhere usually. Farmers need to plough (or plow) their fields before they can plant seeds and grow crops. Ploughing is when a tractor pulls a blade … Continue reading →

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Better early than late, every time !

Posted on November 14, 2019 by dfolstad58

I feel like I am looping back to a previous post of mine – The Lucky Ones have Crutches and Bandages – I hope you have read it, if not CLICK HERE. In the Saturday Globe & Mail newspaper of … Continue reading →

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After 75 years, a French village liberated by Canadians still feels true patriot love

Posted on November 11, 2019 by dfolstad58

After 75 years, a French village liberated by Canadians still feels true patriot love https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-after-75-years-a-french-village-liberated-by-canadians-still-feels/

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. . . I am Hawaii

Posted on November 10, 2019 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on journal of dawn:
. . . I am Hawaii We all love Hawaii. The imagery of ocean coves and tropical breezes. Sipping Piña Coladas on an outdoor lanai . . . Some of us are fortunate to…

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