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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.

Take 120 Seconds to Unplug

Posted on May 12, 2015 by dfolstad58

Seize A Moment to be Still Stop reading, planning, doing…. just for two minutes. Seize a Moment and be Still Are you mindful, or mindless of the moments slipping away? Can you taste the food that you are chewing or … Continue reading →

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I’m fighting and losing the battle plus an Amazing Swim Party

Posted on May 9, 2015 by dfolstad58

I’m fighting and losing the battle, I’m turning into Mr. Wilson from Dennis the Menace – albeit slowly. I’m not there yet but I can see it coming, I want peace and quiet, and easy listening music! But the little … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Sun Through the Clouds

Posted on April 25, 2015 by dfolstad58

Spring makes me optimistic, and we all need that idea of more warmth and sunshine after winter’s long cold night and shorter daylight. I had to face up to lack of success recently, not failure. I am learning to see … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, You are humming 007 theme music again

Posted on April 15, 2015 by dfolstad58

  October 5, 1962 the new Bond film “Dr. No” hit theatres – the actual birth of 007 would have been 1953 with the first published book “Casino Royale“. [click the purple links to learn more] The one and only Ian Fleming is of … Continue reading →

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Early Memories – The Beatles – I wanna hold your hand

Posted on March 27, 2015 by dfolstad58

Some memories stick and I don’t understand why.  Oftentimes I stop, and try to take whatever I am experiencing, and make it stick, make it soak into my memory bank for future recollection. When I was really small I remember … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Things That Happen When You Get lost: On Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Finding Yourself

Posted on March 27, 2015 by dfolstad58

I liked this post because it not only had beautiful images but it also shared how the writer has grown so the reader can also experience the advantages of being lost, exploring, and yes, even time spent alone. Read, and … Continue reading →

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