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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.

No such animal as the Ideal Husband

Posted on April 13, 2014 by dfolstad58

There is no such animal as the Ideal Husband but there is a play by the same name penned by Oscar Wilde (OW).  Periodically I like to reread OW plays as they are so clever, insightful and humorous.  I am certain everyone … Continue reading →

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My New Year’s Resolution – To Get A Divorce

Posted on April 13, 2014 by dfolstad58

A friend shared that she got together with her girlfriends and they were all playing with electronic devices, she had been looking forward to that time with them, NOT their devices. The most precious gift we have to share is … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Achievement is ….

Posted on April 11, 2014 by dfolstad58

You could be different from me, and be a total achiever. You decide you want to do something, you figure out the steps, and then you do it. Every time. Or..you might be a person who has visions of what … Continue reading →

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Positive Living from Negatives

Posted on April 11, 2014 by dfolstad58

Most lives will have some negative , how we see it will effect a lot .📝

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It’s been a long hard day, and I’ve been working like a dog

Posted on April 9, 2014 by dfolstad58

Have you had a long hard day? or do you just like this song and recognized it right away? Did you start to sing it and did you smile?  This post  is dedicated to my lovely wife, Sue. She puts in … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on April 9, 2014 by dfolstad58

Originally posted on Peaceful Heart Blog:
By contentment, supreme joy is gained. Those are the words that describe Samtosha, one of the Niyamas in the Yoga Sutras. I like contentment. It means to be happy with things as they are…

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