Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

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

How to wake up without caffeine

Posted on December 21, 2019 by dfolstad58

Cold-hearted orb that rules the night Removes the colors from our sight Red is gray and yellow white But we decide which is right And which is an illusion The Day Begins – The Moody Blues Mornings are peaceful, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged blue, ebike, fresh air, morning, owl, peaceful | 14 Comments

Everyone is a Teacher and Everyone is a Student

Posted on December 20, 2019 by dfolstad58

I am a Student As I think of my family, and my close friends, I realize how much I have been a student and influenced by them especially. Life in general is teaching me also in an unceasing manner because … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged example, growing, influence, Learning, river, rocks, shaping, student, teacher, thoughts | 20 Comments

A Very Brief Post and my Epiphany

Posted on December 16, 2019 by dfolstad58

Yesterday I learned something I didn’t know about cars and I have been driving since Fred Flintstones had blistering feet! My car and my wife’s car have their gas tanks on opposite sides; and without admitting anything about getting older, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged cars, epiphany, forehead, gas tank, gauge, smile, trucks | 9 Comments

A small interaction inspires thought

Posted on December 15, 2019 by dfolstad58

Hello friends near and far, yesterday I drove up the valley as my hearing aid was repaired and I could pick it up. It was a beautiful day for the drive, roads were quiet and my son came with me … Continue reading →