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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.

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 →

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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 →

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Getting Back on the Horse

Posted on May 2, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Shootin' the Breeze:
I confess that I have been bucked off many horses, many times.  I have been bucked off other things as well. There is a saying that gives me some comfort.  “Ain’t a horse that…

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A Book can be a good place to visit

Posted on April 30, 2017 by dfolstad58

I have been known to read more than one book at a time, some books I read are not for entertainment, but instead for thoughtful absorption of the thoughts they share. Not so with the book I just raced through … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Benefits of Toastmasters

Posted on April 18, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on The Bob Angle:
Back in the spring of 2006 I joined a local Toastmasters club, and in retrospect, this was probably one of the better decisions I’ve made in my life. I should have joined much sooner.…

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