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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.

Fishing for Something More

Posted on June 14, 2016 by dfolstad58

I like this post because it shows how we teach our children. I believe always getting what they want is a terrible idea. Thanks for lessons I was taught by my parents, I hope I helped my two wonderful children … Continue reading →

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KITP Therapy

Posted on June 11, 2016 by dfolstad58

“Something that makes you improve your behavior” – that’s the Cambridge Online definition of a “Kick In The Pants”. Has it happened to you? Do you use the expression? Amazing to think that sometimes we actually are grateful for a … Continue reading →

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It’s B-day, but not birthday.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by dfolstad58

There is a day for everything in this shrinking world, and today being June 1 is National Barefoot Day. Really! You didn’t know that?  I suspect many of you are like me and celebrate this day throughout the year. The … Continue reading →

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Water your own lawn

Posted on May 29, 2016 by dfolstad58

I am just returned from my nation’s capital, Ottawa – I’m a Canuck, as in Canadian (maple leaf, nanaimo bars, and much more, click here to learn about things invented in Canada I digress obviously, I am returned after flying nearly all the … Continue reading →

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A Man, A Dog and a Hummingbird

Posted on May 24, 2016 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on sanseilife:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzxsagVcKCg ?

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I’ve got the cure to make you smile

Posted on May 11, 2016 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Life and Random Thinking:
Too much Stress is unhealthy.  Everyone nods their head when they hear this statement. We know some stress is alright but better if we don’t live that way and keep everything in perspective.…

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