Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Some things don’t change, Thank heaven

Posted on July 26, 2016 by dfolstad58

IN the last 36 years, I’ve owned a whole bunch of different cars, moved strata to house to strata to house to strata to house again. Presidents, and Prime Ministers have come and gone. My career has changed. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in family, FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, music related, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged anniversary, dedicated, Love, Music, partners, still the one, togetherness, wife | 11 Comments

The Value of a Friend

Posted on July 18, 2016 by dfolstad58

It is often said “blood is thicker than water” meaning that family relationships are always more important than friends. My blood relatives are important to me but I certainly have and do appreciate the many good friends I have had … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged faithful, friends, friendship, helping, kindness, treasures, value | 4 Comments

We all have one, at least

Posted on July 12, 2016 by dfolstad58

Sunny, but still cool outside because of the time of day, 6:30 a.m., and I was enjoying my plain coffee with a friend whose Starbucks order of double expresso plus plus was just impossible to memorize. I met this friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged challenges, conference, confidence, friendships, life, Public speaking, Qahtani, regrets, richness, risk, speeches, Toastmasters | Leave a comment

Resisting S for the life you really want

Posted on July 2, 2016 by dfolstad58

Forgive me please my sporadic writing of late. I have a project I am working on that will be concluded soon, but I am jotting down thoughts and ideas for blog posts I want to share, and that I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged comfort, improve, inspire, life, living, regrets, settling | 4 Comments

KITP Therapy

Posted on June 11, 2016 by dfolstad58

“Something that makes you improve your behavior” – that’s the Cambridge Online definition of a “Kick In The Pants”. Has it happened to you? Do you use the expression? Amazing to think that sometimes we actually are grateful for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged deserve, encouragement, kick in the pants, Motivation, need | 2 Comments

5-10 Minutes A Day For the Fun of it

Posted on May 11, 2016 by dfolstad58

I was wondering why comedians like Seinfeld are so successful. I suspect it is because we are a tad jealous of their ability to let loose, to be over the top. Not only does it seem like a good idea, … Continue reading →