Category Archives: travel

I’ll tell you, but you have to keep it a secret

Posted on October 4, 2024 by dfolstad58

Last week my son and I meandered slowly through both floors of the beautiful Revelstoke Museum (even the building is charming) and enjoyed it immensely. As I was signing the museum guest book I took the opportunity to peek at … Continue reading →

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No Bright lights for this pre-birthday holiday

Posted on September 29, 2024 by dfolstad58

This year we relinquished a repeat trip to the Bright lights of the coast (Vancouver) and traded them for a visit to a four-season activities playground located in fabulous BC mountain city only 4 hours from home. But first, a … Continue reading →

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Inhaling A Moment

Posted on March 16, 2024 by dfolstad58

I meant to write a post more quickly after this special day last week but I feel like I’ve been an Okanagan tumbleweed (yes, we have lots of those!) and doctor appointments and life has kept me from planting myself … Continue reading →

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Catastrophe in the Okanagan Valley

Posted on August 19, 2023 by dfolstad58

Dear blog friends, one and all. It was only a few days ago that I was shocked to see the catastrophic damage in Maui and I felt shock and concern for those thousands effected. How could it happen? How could … Continue reading →

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48 Metres Long and a Gobsmacking View

Posted on July 27, 2021 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting my blog, Life and Random Thinking, which I hope you enjoy and add your comments and ideas. Today my post was inspired by a recent Toastmasters speech I shared; “From Rails To Trails“. The speech goal … Continue reading →

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Travel Back in Time With Me

Posted on October 27, 2020 by dfolstad58

Dear Reader, thanks for visiting “Life and Random Thoughts” today. Travel back in time with me to just a few weeks ago, before this cold snap – it’s Zero degrees today, then it was warmer. It’s mitts and toque time … Continue reading →

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