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.

Love the Life You’re In

Posted on May 22, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life After 50:
Despite our best efforts to embrace each & every day, some days can be more difficult than others, in seeking gratitude for the life we have been given. To love the life we are in.…

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Put aside your worries, and do something that makes you smile

Posted on May 17, 2017 by dfolstad58

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Me Caveman, You Neanderthal

Posted on May 16, 2017 by dfolstad58

I think I was in Grade 7 when my science teacher, Mr Steele, at Sir Matthew Begbie school in Vancouver introduced to us students the versions of humans that had been discovered before including Neanderthals. Interestingly I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Like to read? Introducing Serena Jones

Posted on May 9, 2017 by dfolstad58

I have been reading it seems all my life, ever since I was knee high with comic books. It is both a pleasant pastime but also a useful skill. I added the category of Reading/books so I could share my … Continue reading →

Posted in reading / books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, light reading, reading, sandra orchard, serena jones | 3 Comments

My Top 20 Inspirational Quotes

Posted on May 7, 2017 by dfolstad58

Which quote will you write down or memorize?

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Can’t Take That Away from Me

Posted on May 6, 2017 by dfolstad58

Bruce walked down the path, just plain packed earth . The path wound through a light forest, absorbing his steps and so he moved silently. Sunlight patches here and there were like stepping through hot wading pools at the ocean. … Continue reading →