Category Archives: Just being creative

Just a girl at a campfire 41 years ago

Posted on August 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

Forty-one years ago. It was the summer of 1979 and I joined a youth group who went into the woods outside Kamloops for a campfire and sing some songs. She was “just a girl at a campfire” and I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged anniversary, campfire, first date, kamloops | 22 Comments

Power of Words – you already have it

Posted on August 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you probably underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged encouragement, inspire, mohammed quatani, plant a seed, power of words, share, Toastmasters | 19 Comments

In my sleep

Posted on July 31, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to Life and Random Thinking – the blogs I write are borne out of things people say, things I see, as a result I have categories on my blog like “Thinking Out Loud“. I may need a new … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, Just being creative, music related, okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, travel | Tagged Cycling, friends, kodachrome, KVR, Myra Canyon, paul simon, scenic, songs, sunshine, trail, trestles, Vancouver Technical | 15 Comments

Hummingbirds – Lessons in Flight

Posted on July 29, 2020 by dfolstad58

The little hummingbird, so tiny and quick. They pack a lot of beauty into their compact bodies, and I am always excited to see them. I focus right in because one second they are here – then zip! Gone ! … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged appreciation, blessings, grateful, hummingbirds, living in the moment, small things, toxic | 19 Comments

Where does time go? – Part 4 of 4

Posted on July 28, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome back to “Life and Random Thinking” – I decided to write a sequel to the first post with the name “Where Does Time Go? I decided this was essential because I asked for comments on three topics in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged aging, comfort zone, experience, family, life, memories, regrets, thinking out loud, Time | 19 Comments

Where does time go? – Part 3 of 4

Posted on July 27, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome back to “Life and Random Thinking” – I decided to write sequels to the first post with the name “Where Does Time Go? I decided this was essential because I asked for comments on three topics in my first … Continue reading →