Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

Thanks for Complaining!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by dfolstad58

Today I have nothing to complain about. The idea for this post came from a remark I heard on the radio. The complaint doesn’t matter, the attitude of the person and company who received the “complaint” does. On the radio … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Complaint, consumer, Customer service, Penticton | 2 Comments

Everyone likes a Song

Posted on June 15, 2012 by dfolstad58

You know what I like about travelling Westjet? It’s the attitude of the people who work there. They could do their job without smiling, and without telling the little jokes in the cabin. They could stand there and be blah … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged consumer, friendly, fun travel, great experiences, song, Westjet | Leave a comment

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway

Posted on June 11, 2012 by dfolstad58

June 11, 1979 The world lost a legend, a man I would add to the classic few. He was born Marion Robert Morrison but the world knew him as John Wayne or Duke. Some would dispute his ability as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged Big Jake, classic, Duke, John Wayne, Marion Robert Morrison, Shootist, True Grit | 2 Comments

Thank You AND Recognition Is Never Ever Unappreciated

Posted on June 10, 2012 by dfolstad58

This article is from Inc.com. It is written for employers but you and I can both see that the application is for everyday as well. Even if doing the dishes is your “job”, or cutting the grass, or taking out … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged appreciation, everyday life, heartwarming, life, Motivation, recognition, smile, thank you, Tom Peters, unexpected | 3 Comments

Standing Out or Outstanding!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by dfolstad58

Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world.-source unknown This was an week where my health affected me so I could not walk very well and missed going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged blog, change, encouragement, friends, frienship, inspiration, philip yancy, positive steps, positive thinking, smiles, story | 2 Comments

Friends are precious

Posted on June 3, 2012 by dfolstad58

Friends are precious. They laugh at your jokes, even when it isn’t that funny and laughter is important; life and your health should always include lots of smiles and laughter. I consider myself very fortunate to have friends that put … Continue reading →