Category Archives: Thinking Out loud

24 Years is a long, long time.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by dfolstad58

TODAY I was happy to celebrate my 24th birthday; okay you caught me. My birthday is in October, this was really an anniversary. It is the anniversary of my kidney transplant back in 1987.  I had a transplant in 1986 … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and Cherries

Posted on July 5, 2011 by dfolstad58

It’s July in the Okanagan and  you and the weather is hot and dry. Of course, this is what we look forward to during those dreary days in December when the sun sets at 4:30. Lost and in the past … Continue reading →

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A Year ago

Posted on June 22, 2011 by dfolstad58

Do you remember a year ago?   What were you worried about then? Did you have a goal for the summer? What was your vision, and your plan to succeed? I know a year ago I was concerned about taking … Continue reading →

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A priceless moment

Posted on June 20, 2011 by dfolstad58

The cowboy boots are a gift from Guido. Guido was my grandfather on my Mom’s side. He was born in 1901 and was a gentlemen in every respect. He loved his gardening, his family, his accordion playing, his church and … Continue reading →

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A Daunting Task, but a pleasant one.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dfolstad58

How to give praise? My next Toastmaster manual speech requires me to give someone praise. An interesting process began in my head as I thought of eulogies. I would much prefer to praise someone while they are alive so that … Continue reading →

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Five Seconds to Success

Posted on June 14, 2011 by dfolstad58

As I sit watching baseball with my son, I have to laugh when I see the signs made by the coaches and other players on the baseball field.  I have to wonder are they really signalling? I suppose it isn’t … Continue reading →

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