Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Living in the Splendour of the Moment

Posted on December 26, 2017 by dfolstad58

I sat down to enjoy reading a book the other day and I caught myself also turning on the television. I caught myself and I realized that I was trying to multitask reading which stunned me and disappointed me. It … Continue reading →

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A Lesson about Light I learned this week

Posted on December 21, 2017 by dfolstad58

This week I learned a lesson about light from a rabbi. I’m not Jewish but I was invited to a public lighting of a menorah candle. The rabbi spoke warmly, and genuinely to explain the symbolism of the candle lighting … Continue reading →

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Not Waiting for a Close Call

Posted on December 13, 2017 by dfolstad58

A few weeks back I was home by myself and developed some chest tightness and deciding to be cautious I went to the emergency room at the hospital here. I actually went first to a walk in clinic and they … Continue reading →

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Starting every day successfully

Posted on August 15, 2017 by dfolstad58

How I start my day with respect to breakfast. Is breakfast is the most important way to start your day so it is successful? A dietary presentation I attended talked about breakfast and how sugary cereals or other breakfast sandwiches … Continue reading →

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I protested too much

Posted on July 20, 2017 by dfolstad58

Another disadvantage of getting a little seasoned every day, as in being a grizzled veteran of life, is that you are honest with yourself. Okay, that honesty is a good idea, isn’t it? If you expect a certain result, then … Continue reading →

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Arnold Chan – Member of Parliament

Posted on June 26, 2017 by dfolstad58

Saturday, June 17, 2017 In the Globe & Mail newspaper I read an article written by Laura Stone.  If you want to read the short article – click here I don’t as a rule find my blog inspirations from newspaper … Continue reading →

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