Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Surprised at the front door

Posted on February 11, 2020 by dfolstad58

I’m thinking out loud today, I stood at the front door two days ago, and staring back at me, from my neighbour’s yard was a brown doe, her neck twisted back and staring at me with those big deer eyes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged acceptance, changee, Deer, serenity, surprised, three legged | 14 Comments

January 25, 2020 – Celebrate !

Posted on January 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

More than one reason to appreciate January 25 January 25, 2020 – Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year 2020) – the year of the Rat. RAT Symbolization -The rat meaning indicates wealth, abundance, and fertility, similar to the rabbit … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud | Tagged celebrate every day, Lillian, lunar new year, mom, my favorite day, robbie burns day, winnie the pooh | 16 Comments

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 →