Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

8 Specific Actions We can Take

Posted on June 9, 2020 by dfolstad58

I have been inspired by many wonderful blogs I read to consider how I would be supportive in the fight against oppression. This morning as the light rains fall my mood is thoughtful and I was fortuitously pointed toward this … Continue reading →

Posted in guest blog posts, Thinking Out loud | Tagged action, black lives matter, guest blog | 18 Comments

Can’t skip practice if I want to win

Posted on June 5, 2020 by dfolstad58

My son and daughter motivated me to climb Giant’s Head mountain a few weeks ago. I am glad I did and I have climbed it four more times since then. (To learn more about Giant’s Head Mountain – click HERE) … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged challenges, giant's head, growth, health, hike, not stopping, overcoming, slow | 28 Comments

Sock it to me

Posted on May 22, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to “Life and Random Thinking” – I have included some links today for readers to hop to other internet pages for more information on some topics. Thank you for your interest in my blog!, your ideas and feedback are … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged colours, goldie, goldie hawn, lakes, Okanagan, rain, sock, socks | 21 Comments

Remain seated while the ride is in motion

Posted on May 20, 2020 by dfolstad58

when I was on a trip and visited the Grand Canyon, there was a glass walkway I could walk out on and look more than a mile down. My heart pounded at first when I stepped out in my slippers … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged covid, flu, Heart, overreaction, Reality, risk, Roller coaster | 30 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – May 13

Posted on May 13, 2020 by dfolstad58

A few words please? Last night before sunset it was raining hard, but then bright sunshine broke through! I wish it had dawned on me more quickly that the rain was slowing down. I dashed out side in my bare … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged japanese garden, monkey, Penticton, rain, rainbow, wordless wednesday | 18 Comments

Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 4, 2020 by dfolstad58

Around December 21st each year I go outside and do my little happy dance. (Don’t watch, I dance like a cow on skates!) I will be wearing my winter jacket, and my breath will be visible in clouds, but I … Continue reading →