Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Part 1 of 3 – Clouds & Dreams

Posted on March 18, 2021 by dfolstad58

As I sit here writing this morning, the sun is rising from the east backlighting the clouds. The sun is still behind the east side of the valley and the clouds along the lip are golden. The clouds 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Unarmed, and Risking Their Lives

Posted on December 20, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting Life and Random Thinking today. – David ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ After another freezing night, sleeping outdoors in a trench and wishing they were anywhere but where they were, the German soldiers stood up, and were instantly vulnerable to … Continue reading →

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Three Little Random Thoughts – #1: Ordinary DaZe

Posted on November 14, 2020 by dfolstad58

Lots of ordinary days lately, and all special. Here in my little town (pueblo – I am studying espanol) named Penticton the season of autumn is doing it’s “thing“. Leaves have fallen, are fallen, and are yet to fall. I … Continue reading →

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A Rare Book – Grizzled Miners and Dance Hall Girls

Posted on October 29, 2020 by dfolstad58

Book recommendations are rare for me. Regardless I want to share a recommendation about an exceptional book. I hope you won’t mind too much. If you investigate and love it, that would please me very much. The first time I … Continue reading →

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Travel Back in Time With Me

Posted on October 27, 2020 by dfolstad58

Dear Reader, thanks for visiting “Life and Random Thoughts” today. Travel back in time with me to just a few weeks ago, before this cold snap – it’s Zero degrees today, then it was warmer. It’s mitts and toque time … Continue reading →

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Autumn and Inspiration from Thomas Iland

Posted on October 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

The sun was shining yesterday as my wife and I enjoyed a drive in the autumn light. We drove about 30 minutes east so we could visit Keremeos, and a favorite fruit stand. The people there are friendly, we bought … Continue reading →

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