Category Archives: family

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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Wisdom comes from many sources, and so does inspiration

Posted on May 29, 2014 by dfolstad58

What is wisdom? I’m not sure I have any but I know I have loads of experience, some of it mistakes, hopefully not too many repeats in there. But I have learned, and I have observed and I probably know … Continue reading →

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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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You Sunk My Battleship

Posted on March 21, 2014 by dfolstad58

Growing up I didn’t have to walk knee-deep in snow ten miles uphill to and from school each day but my childhood was certainly different from the current generation. Happiness doesn’t depend on any external conditions, it is governed by … Continue reading →

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Neither Best, nor worst Handyman in Canada

Posted on March 9, 2014 by dfolstad58

I grew up where I saw my Dad seem to know everything. He finished basements, he put in concrete floors, he even built his own garage doors. He allowed me to be his “gopher” which meant I ran and got … Continue reading →

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Don’t try to fix it? But I can fix it!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by dfolstad58

I really enjoy this video which hits the nail, pardon me,  is right on target on explaining what happens sometimes when guys try to listen. Okay, I don’t have any authority to speak for 2.5 billion guys, I got it. … Continue reading →

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