Category Archives: family

Jour 16 – Day 16: Gunny Sack of Apples

Posted on April 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

The time for this post should have been in the past, or maybe this autumn but regardless here it is today.  Opportunities are ahead if stalled temporarily now. It includes some of my thoughts from a speech I shared.  I … Continue reading →

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Jour 14 – Day 14 : Baba and Guido

Posted on April 17, 2020 by dfolstad58

  ****************************************************************** Today I will share a memory.  When Guido ( my Grandpa) passed, there was a funeral service and then the mourners all went back to their church to have an informal sharing time and some food. There was … Continue reading →

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Few words for Flashback Friday

Posted on March 13, 2020 by dfolstad58

I went back in time when I decided to look through the old photo albums.  I did that yesterday, and had a wonderful time. I was inspired by my blogging friend Laelheart. Visit her here. I took some photos of … Continue reading →

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Definitely Love

Posted on March 8, 2020 by dfolstad58

Perhaps love is like a resting place A shelter from the storm It exists to give you comfort It is there to keep you warm And in those times of trouble When you are most alone The memory of love … Continue reading →

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Against the odds, time for a trip

Posted on February 10, 2020 by dfolstad58

A celebration trip with family took place recently, but then I came home and got sick – I have been UP and Down.  My chest has been sounding like a dog’s squeaky toy, but no more fever. Why celebrate? I … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2020 – Celebrate !

Posted on January 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

More than one reason to appreciate January 25 January 25, 2020 – Chinese New Year  (aka Lunar New Year 2020) – the year of the Rat.  RAT Symbolization -The rat meaning indicates wealth, abundance, and fertility, similar to the rabbit … Continue reading →

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