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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.

Is this you?

Posted on July 8, 2015 by dfolstad58

Today I was given an blogging assignment to imagine my reader.  Don’t expect me to know the color of your eyes or guess your birthday, okay? Is this you? You are a person who enjoys travel. You love the comfort … Continue reading →

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No change and change are both worth celebrating

Posted on July 7, 2015 by dfolstad58

No change and change; both can be good, my assignment today for Blogging 101 was to examine my tagline and title.  My heart isn’t in it today. My confession is that I did change my title, the first time I … Continue reading →

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Why do you Blog?

Posted on July 6, 2015 by dfolstad58

Why do you blog? I am asked. Thanks for asking. I blog for many reasons, and possibly for reasons I don’t even know or understand. Confusing, yes but I think it is true. I like to try to do what I … Continue reading →

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Every day is a special occasion

Posted on June 8, 2015 by dfolstad58

Every day is a special occasion. Yes!, it’s up to me (and you) whether the day is celebrated or not.  I know, you had to work, and so did I but still it’s a day to be celebrated. Why? It’s … Continue reading →

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A proud dad thinks back five years ago

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dfolstad58

My beautiful daughter Mandy has nearly been married five years!  I was reminded today of the fun and laughter at the reception when her husband Tyler and his buddies from school were all lip syncing to the Backstreet Boys.  They … Continue reading →

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Driving along singing a song in LA – Buttercup style

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dfolstad58

Los Angeles (LA) is the city of highways or it seems that way to me. I live in a small city, 7 km (4.3 miles) from the south end to the north end and a beautiful (and different) lake on … Continue reading →

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