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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.

Skywalker #4 – Coming home to walls

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
Sophie was stunned. She was returned from deployment on a submarine for six months, her heart filled with stories to share with her Mom, Stella. But all that waited for her was silent walls, and…

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Skywalker #3 – A revelation in the rain

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
Luke aka Skywalker felt content, and wet. The rain, cold and soft, ran down his face and over his chilled face. Not exactly a grin, and not exactly a smile was on his…

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Call Me Skywalker #2

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
To read Call Me Skywalker from the beginning click HERE ? Stella died a month ago.  Luke’s mind still saw her face easily, picturing her laughing and singing along with the Beatles.  He…

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Call me Skywalker

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
God’s providence or karma brought them together – it changed both their lives. He was just graduated from nursing school,  and turned 25 years old. Excited to be starting his new job at…

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Unexpected, welcome, and appreciated

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
? I have discovered that people are surprised by compliments or expressions of appreciation. I don’t mean with family, or your closest friends – they aren’t surprised. I mean the people you see…

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Simple Words Say it Best

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
I know I have mentioned it before,  I have been reading the books of Alexander McCall  Smith and they take place in Botwana. The heroine in the series I have been reading called…

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