Category Archives: health

2015 – Time to plunge in

Posted on January 3, 2015 by dfolstad58

2015 has arrived for us all, whether we drag our heels, kicking and stomping or whether we dive in wholeheartedly with anticipation to improve, heal, or attain. plunge (the definition) – it’s a verb jump or dive quickly and energetically. … Continue reading →

Posted in health, humor, okanagan related, travel | Tagged bear, plunge, polar, screaming, sunoca beach, swim, Tradition | 6 Comments

Thanks to all my readers in 2014, PLUS a post about Exertion and Success

Posted on December 30, 2014 by dfolstad58

I know you haven’t heard much from me in awhile. I got distracted and did fewer posts but even so I did manage 88 posts this year and I had 3200 views this year. Thanks to you. Blogging is something … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged 2015, effort, exertion, improve, improvement, success, thank you | 2 Comments

No One likes Poison

Posted on September 22, 2014 by dfolstad58

I was watching a tv show recently “Unforgettable“, it’s a series that Sue & I enjoy together. In this one particular episode the main character, Carrie is poisoned and nearly dies. It got me thinking about how insidious poison is. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged buddha, cast away doubt, doubt, healthy, rain, relationships, risk, sunny | 2 Comments

No Excuses she said, Message was clear!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by dfolstad58

I have a support team with respect to my health. The team has three co-captains and one is definitely my lovely daughter. It wasn’t a surprise to get a text message from her asking me what my exercise plan for … Continue reading →

Posted in family, health | Tagged bike, blue, daughter, exercise, green, Okanagan, scenic, sun, view | 2 Comments

A favorite quote from Buddha about forgiveness

Posted on September 5, 2014 by dfolstad58

There are few of us that can say we have forgotten those who have slighted us. When we feel wronged how do we handle it? The feeling of hurt can come from a stranger, a family member, a best friend, … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged feelings, forgiveness, hurt, life, living, Love, regret, resentment | 1 Comment

Are you hiding in plain sight?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by dfolstad58

During the last few days I have had Robin Williams on my mind. The world now knows he has passed and probably his demise was because of his own choice. Sadly I think he hid his suffering in plain sight, … Continue reading →