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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.

A Day to Remember, A Day to Learn From

Posted on December 3, 2016 by dfolstad58

It is almost December 7, and that is a day to remember for anyone who has ever visited Hawaii, or any beautiful place like Hawaii is.   Why should December 7, 1941  be a day to remember, a day to … Continue reading →

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Definitely Not Reality TV

Posted on November 30, 2016 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
What is it about tv shows now? No attempt at all at reality and I guess the viewers don’t care. The other night on CHUCK, the good guys hid out in the ventilation…

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It may be humble, but for me it’s home

Posted on November 30, 2016 by dfolstad58

This blog post will be about where I live. It is also an invitation from me to tell me about where you live, your city. Most of my readers have never been to my little spot on earth, and I … Continue reading →

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The Power You Have Now

Posted on November 27, 2016 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you might underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

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Skywalker #4 – Coming home to walls

Posted on September 7, 2016 by dfolstad58

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 not the homecoming she expected. Sophie’s Mom … Continue reading →

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Skywalker #3 – A revelation in the rain

Posted on September 6, 2016 by dfolstad58

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 face as he rode his bike along … Continue reading →

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