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.

Starry Starry Night

Posted on July 26, 2023 by dfolstad58

Dear friends who read my blog, I think of you often, sincerely I do. I apologize I slipped away. I know you understand. Today is nearly the end of July and I am enjoying another ordinary, simple day. My days … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged attitude, contentment, flowers, life in the middle | 37 Comments

A blog from 2012 – I was thinking about Friends today,

Posted on July 23, 2023 by dfolstad58

I was thinking about Friends today, not the tv show either. Many times in my life I have found that friends have stood out in their love and support, and I am grateful. When I was feeling down and had … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative | 15 Comments

Off The Menu, Outside The Box, The Road Less Travelled

Posted on January 6, 2023 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting “Life & Random Thinking” today – today I turn the keyboard over to a guest blogger. I started a new category on this blog called “Off The Menu” and I hope that fellow bloggers will share … Continue reading →

Posted in guest blog posts, Off the Menu ! | Tagged exciting, happy, no regrets, off the menu, Public speaking, taking a chance | 24 Comments

God is well connected – so he makes God Shots!

Posted on January 4, 2023 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting my blog named Life and Random Thinking today. My blog consists of a number of posts and I place them into categories, such as Thinking Out Loud (an example post here, or the short short story … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged blessed, everyone, friends, Gerry, God Shot, miracles, support, well connected | 25 Comments

Off The Menu in 2023 – That’s My Order !

Posted on December 31, 2022 by dfolstad58

As the year draws to a close I feel a huge amount of appreciation for the encouragement and kind words from the readers of this blog. Many readers never leave comments and then will surprise me in person by saying … Continue reading →