Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Shark or Skateboarder – which are you?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by dfolstad58

Recently I read a true story (read the story in the link) about a blind individual who worked on one of the top floors of the World Trade Center. The building shook, and he reached out for his service dog with … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged attitude, downhill, henry ford, Learning, sharks, skateboarders | 5 Comments

Ladies blog topics – Millions! Men bloggers, not so much.

Posted on August 31, 2015 by dfolstad58

Friendly reader, are you surprised by my statement that women have it way easier having ideas to blog about. Perhaps you disagree? You think it is equal or even that men have it easier. I beg to differ. You see women … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged blogging, Communication, content, differences of the sexes, ideas, small talk, tennis | 2 Comments

Especially For the Ladies, I know what you love! [ rated PG]

Posted on August 25, 2015 by dfolstad58

Especially for the ladies, and thank you to twentyfourseveninfrance.wordpress.com for the inspiration! My knowledge (and understanding) of ladies is limited; my wife might say extremely limited. But I do know this, as sure as seagulls like french fries, ladies love … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Thinking Out loud | Tagged abs, Bachelor, Humor, Love, oxfords, shoes, tell me more | Leave a comment

We all need that someone

Posted on August 16, 2015 by dfolstad58

We all need that someone, that one person that makes us feel like we’re the most important person. When I was a kid, I would go to the outdoor swimming pool by the PNE with my Dad. I played a … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health, humor, Thinking Out loud | Tagged caring, friends, friendship, life, looking out for, Love, support, swimming pool | 9 Comments

How do you eat an elephant?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by dfolstad58

No, I’m absolutely not proposing a new kind of Atkins diet where you eat elephants. Yuck! It’s a metaphor for accomplishing a big task. The answer is in small bites(and probably chew thoroughly) 🙂 Really what I am talking … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged challenge, elephant, Learning, little steps big results, personal growth, skill learning, Toastmasters, tv, wasting time | 14 Comments

Is this you?

Posted on July 8, 2015 by dfolstad58

Today I was given an blogging assignment to imagine my reader. Don’t expect me to know the color of your eyes or guess your birthday, okay? Is this you? You are a person who enjoys travel. You love the comfort … Continue reading →