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.

Analysis of Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address

Posted on January 23, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Manner of Speaking:
On 20 July 2017, Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. He takes office at the end of the most acrimonious campaigns in recent history, and with…

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Shared from WordPress – Reflections with nature

Posted on January 9, 2017 by dfolstad58

DEER BAY – http://wp.me/pLLdK-kV8 This is one of my favorite blogs. Included in this post is a YouTube by the author and he shares his thoughts as he sits in the cold cold reflecting Waters of deer Bay. I hope … Continue reading →

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A friend

Posted on January 6, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Momentary Lapse Of Sanity:
For the last few days I have been thinking about how we define ourselves. Dad, brother, doctor, cowboy, nerd and as much as I try to avoid labels there is one I would wear with pride. Friend. That’s it, a … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Borsht for Sultana

Posted on January 3, 2017 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on koolkosherkitchen:
Nobody seems to know where the word borscht came from. The best guess is that it is a combination of schti (Russian cabbage soup) and buryak (beetroot in Ukrainian). It is first mentioned in the legend…

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Live Life. Pass it On – Register to be an Organ Donor

Posted on December 21, 2016 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
Did you know that you you can register to be an Organ Donor ONLINE? Need a reason to donate your organs? Here’s 5 Reasons. 1. You have the potential to save seven lives.…

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