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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.

Unexpected, welcome, and appreciated

Posted on June 6, 2017 by dfolstad58

  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 regularly, but you don’t know their birthday, … Continue reading →

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Watching the People Go By

Posted on June 4, 2017 by dfolstad58

In the sunny burg where I live, Penticton, on Saturday mornings there is a big farmer’s market every week from May to October.  All together it is about 4 blocks of market chaos.  {click farmer’s market  or Penticton to learn … Continue reading →

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One Way to Prepare for the UK

Posted on June 1, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Susie Lindau's Wild Ride:
I will travel far and wide in Europe this summer and will drive during part of the trip. No big deal, right? I drive all the time. But I’ve never driven in…

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Killing Me Softly and Sweetly

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dfolstad58

American Pie – Don McLean’s ballad certainly is a catchy tune and just the title may have started you singing the chorus. Bye, bye Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry And them … Continue reading →

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Scottish Mysteries to tickle your heart

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dfolstad58

A New York best selling author, M.C. Beaton, continues to create light hearted mysteries that cause me to chuckle out loud. Hamish Macbeth, is a Scottish policeman, content in his small village with his animals and easy lifestyle.  He solves … Continue reading →

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Burning out his fuse

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dfolstad58

Anyone who reads my blog knows I love the music of the 70’s.  Ah, the 70’s were the only years for music in my mind and I love going back and revisiting the songs of yesteryear, which in my mind, … Continue reading →

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