Category Archives: family

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 →

Posted in family, health, travel | Tagged celebration, family, Holiday, maui, memories, regret, stories, whales | 22 Comments

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 →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud | Tagged celebrate every day, Lillian, lunar new year, mom, my favorite day, robbie burns day, winnie the pooh | 16 Comments

Life in the White Lane

Posted on January 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

It’s been a few days since I have posted, so I thought I would post what I have been up to. Keeping out of trouble, mostly anyway, and that includes shovelling snow. Actually these photos ares from a couple days … Continue reading →

Posted in family, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged cold, life, melting, Snow, Spring, winter | 15 Comments

I kicked myself, and profited a lesson

Posted on January 10, 2020 by dfolstad58

We had lovely weather around December 25, the temperature was just above zero, and I was cycling (dressed appropriately) every day. I can’t say I get to do that every year. Afterwards I tend to relax and warm up; … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Garbage, January 1, kick, Lake, Okanagan, opportunity, polar bear swim | 19 Comments

I remember moments

Posted on December 25, 2019 by dfolstad58

The way you wear your hat The way you sip your tea The memory of all that No no they can’t take that away from me The way your smile just beams The way you sing off key The way … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged hockey skates, memories, moments, special times, toboggan, winter | 19 Comments

I am feeling grateful

Posted on December 13, 2019 by dfolstad58

I am thinking how rich I am today as I think back over the past 12 or so months. A few years back someone shared with me a metaphor about our personal health as a table. On our “table” – … Continue reading →