Category Archives: family

Canada Day July 1, 2020

Posted on July 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

I remember Canada’s Centennial year – 1967. I remember it because I was in grade 3 and we were all taught “The Centennial Song“, I can still remember most of it! CA-NA-DA (One little two little three Canadians) We love … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, travel | Tagged Canada, Canada Day, centennial train, fireworks, parade | 26 Comments

Drop the Gloves

Posted on June 12, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome today and thanks for visiting “Life and Random Thinking“. – David Friday June 12th is a day with some heavy rain, and flashes of lightning; the rain was pounding down but now the sun is peeking out. My … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged drop the gloves, family, friends, Hockey, hugs, inspire, Janky, special, welcome, word of the day | 34 Comments

Tears expected, or not

Posted on June 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thanks for visiting Life and Random Thinking today. – David There is a saying that time heals wounds, but I think some wounds never heal completely. They can still twinge a hot stab of pain that usually passes quickly to … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged healing, heart attack, lessons, Lillian Folstad, Love, memory, remembrance, sharing, speak up, Time | 30 Comments

Tight-lipped Thursday

Posted on May 28, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to “Life and Random Thinking” – the owner of which is having trouble remembering the day of the week it is! Mea Culpa ♥ Instead of Wordless Wednesday, I found an alternate – Tight-lipped Thursday. Thanks for dropping by … Continue reading →

Posted in family, health, Just being creative, okanagan related, wordless wednesday | Tagged exercise, family, Giant's Head mountain, hike, moss | 33 Comments

Dear Mom & Dad, thank you so much

Posted on May 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I was walking in the rain and sharing with my son (again) about some of the many gifts I have received from my parents. My parents gave my brother and I wonderful gifts and experiences growing up. But there … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged diy, Do it yourself, family, gifts, Learning, lesson, lessons, parents, reading | 31 Comments

Room to Bloom

Posted on May 12, 2020 by dfolstad58

Flower, herb, and vegetable seeds were started inside a few weeks ago and it was time for them to leave home and grow on their own (as in a garden bed). My good neighbour assisted and using his trailer to … Continue reading →