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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.

I left the house naked, and survived !

Posted on May 30, 2015 by dfolstad58

Alright, I exaggerate a tad – writer’s do that. But I did leave the house, and I did leave my smartphone behind. Gadzooks you say! You might imagine yourself in the same situation,  you have left your home, and you … Continue reading →

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You Deserve A Time Out – challenge

Posted on May 19, 2015 by dfolstad58

A Time out sounds like a punishment.  Not at all.  In fact it is an opportunity to reflect, to gain perspective, perhaps take a moment measure where you are and which path to take. Time to uncuff your mind for … Continue reading →

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Salad–Hold the Lettuce!

Posted on May 16, 2015 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on The Sweet and Savory Bite:
You’ve been living a lie. You do not need to put lettuce of any type in your salad! Try this chopped salad for a refreshing change of pace! Ingredients: 1/2 red, orange…

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YOUR JOY!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by dfolstad58

YOUR JOY!. I love seeing pictures of people jumping for joy.  Happiness that cannot be bottled up, it expresses itself in vertical leaps. Children leap, skip, and splash about in life. May I unbottle my inner child, and laugh, breathe, … Continue reading →

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Never too Heavy — to float above it all.

Posted on May 14, 2015 by dfolstad58

This works on multilevels! Plus the blue looks beautiful. Live & Learn “The photo is taken near Andaman islands while diving with a unique elephant, who likes to swim in the sea. It is one of the brightest experiences I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Song that makes you think about life

Posted on May 13, 2015 by dfolstad58

The song that makes you think has to be “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell. Most readers probably are unfamiliar with this beautiful, but slightly melancholy song that looks at life from both sides. As you get older you start … Continue reading →

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