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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.

It’s hard to believe but it happened

Posted on July 26, 2014 by dfolstad58

Since I planted roots here in the Okanagan, summer holidays have without exception been the “Tourist In My Home Town” variety. I have a close friend though who has been encouraging me to briefly forgo the Okanagan for another holiday … Continue reading →

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Take your gift with both hands!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by dfolstad58

I subscribe to just two magazines, one is Toastmasters Magazine. It arrives each month with stories, and tips from around the world with respect to the international organization that is Toastmasters. The magazine this time included information about Koala Lumpur (use … Continue reading →

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For a moment life suddenly feels lighter

Posted on July 1, 2014 by dfolstad58

singing or dancing in the rain, it’s an attitude in life. Be a happy person, anyone can grouch about the weather, but the weather won’t change – Gene Kelly laughs the weather off with style! I love the classics. Live … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a response

Posted on June 30, 2014 by dfolstad58

Happiness is a warm puppy Charles Schultz said, and in a sense he was right. But what is a warm puppy to you? I think for most part we are all people people, meaning that we are happiest when we … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Ways You KNOW You’re a Texan

Posted on June 25, 2014 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Texana's Kitchen:
So, the top ten ways to know that you are a Texan are thus: 10.  It is February, you’re A/C is running. In fact, you’re A/C runs every day, except for 12 minutes in…

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Savannah’s Tiny Cottages: Total Charm in 300 Square Feet

Posted on June 24, 2014 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on GALLIVANCE:
I’ve had a lifelong fascination with tiny abodes. Tree houses, gypsy wagons, log cabins, and Airstream Bambis have all sparked my imagination over the years. When we lived in London I discovered Ikea and was totally…

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