Love at First Bite or Falling Off a Dock in the Bay

Posted on February 10, 2012 by dfolstad58

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I can’t say the exact date I met my wife Sue. I remember I met her at a campfire near Todd mountain at a church group weekend. She looked nice in jeans though and she must have made an impression.  I state that assertion because not long afterward I had a dream and she was in it on August 5, 1979 but I no longer remember the dream.  I still remember the date of the dream because the next day I was motivated to take her out on our first date.

Sue was working at a gas station just outside of Kamloops then, and I was working at finance company. The first part of the day wasn’t a “date” but we met at a dock to go waterskiing with another friend.  Sue told me much later that she was testing me at the dock as she kept wandering around and leaving me alone. She said since there was other girls around on the dock she was checking to see how interested I was by making me follow her around on the dock. (how naive I was)

Anyway I caught her on the dock, there she was, in her white swimsuit, and I had her pushed out, leaning off the dock, and in danger of falling into the cold river water.  Sue looked into my eyes, holding on my hands, and said “no DON’T” – so I pulled her in to safety.  Then shoved her suddenly backwards off the dock into the water!

Sue came up laughing, and had to chase after her floating clogs.  Lucky for me she had a sense of humor.

The same day was our official first date – we went to the movies – “Love At First Bite“.

Cover of "Love at First Bite"

Cover of Love at First Bite

After that date we were inseparable and married about six months later.  It has been nearly 32 years of marriage now and I still love her laugh.

That first bite must have been love.

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Are Men Brain Damaged?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by dfolstad58
The brain

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I could be in trouble for starting off a blog post with title ” Are Men Brain Damaged?”  But I think this may be the question that fairer sex sometimes are asking each other.  Men and women certainly see things differently, even simple things like shopping.

Men wonder why women have so many shoes, and women wonder what men find so fascinating about hardware stores.

 

 

The answer to the title question is Definitely Not – Men are Not Brain Damaged.  We are just wired differently; but if you are interested in seeing how a woman’s brain is represented – here is link you should check out. Woman’s Brain according to Scientists 

Quote for today:  Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.   Buddha

 

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Superbowl Ads – these are the two I like

Posted on February 5, 2012 by dfolstad58

If you loved Ferris Bueller starring Matthew Broderick (and who didn’t?)  

 

The NEXT SUPERBOWL AD (BELOW)  IS JUST AMAZING FOR SIZE AND SCOPE. As far as commercials go; I don’t think they get bigger or more stupendous than this ! (sorry Jerry Seinfeld – but this has you beat!) 

 

 

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Valentine’s Day Poll – take the poll !

Posted on February 4, 2012 by dfolstad58

 Valentine’s Day is nearly here.  Are you looking forward to it? I have mixed feelings about Cupid’s day. It is kind of sweet,  and I enjoyed it as a kid making cards for the other kids in my class. I remember filling them all in and we had valentines we could give to all our friends, boys and girls in our class.  Innocent, and cute.

 It would great if we could keep that kind of Valentine’s Day now that we are adults. As adults we work with and like (hopefully) most of the folks we speak with on an almost daily basis. We enjoy our inter-actions with them and they add to our lives. 

Shouldn’t that be enough for a Valentine’s day card? It says ” I like you and want you to know it”  That should be enough. That was enough when we were just kids.

A tiny 2-inch pop-up Valentine, circa 1920

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Now Valentine’s Day makes some people depressed because they are single and it just depresses them with others pushing the romantic Valentine Day is just for the romantic theme.

I would give a Valentine Day card to everyone in my family, my wife, son, daughter, son in law. I have special friends, and family that I appreciate and it feels good to express that.

I would give co workers, and friends a Valentine Day card also to say thanks for brightening my every day, and you make my life better.

Who else has thoughts about Valentine’s Day?

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Accepting Graciously..

Posted on February 2, 2012 by dfolstad58

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Today I was pleasantly surprised by unexpected compliments. I didn’t know what to say.  I am not sure who told me about graciously accepting a compliment, but I remember what I always tell people when they find it hard to accept one. I tell them “it’s a gift…just a graciously accept it.”    Today, I decided quickly to follow my own advice, and just accept the unexpected, and kind words.

How nice it is to be appreciated, and thanked. I find it sad, or  perhaps merely disappointing that sometimes people are surprised when they are complimented or thanked for the work that they do.

I hope soon that you will be pleasantly surprised by someone who takes the time to tell you “thank you” or give you a compliment.  Accept it graciously.

Some of the most important, and memorable lessons of our lives we learn are before we attend any classes or school.  I think that being taught manners by my parents and grandparents are some of those lessons.

I remember my grandmother teaching me “please” and “thank you”, while visiting her when I was knee high. Thanks Baba, for the lessons, and the memories.

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WordPress – Photoblogs – Two to check out!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by dfolstad58

Bellefonte, PA – Colin Gallagher – Guest Photographer.

Here is a link to a blog site that posts awesome photo’s. This is one that I especially enjoyed. It is the color mix of gold, green and light.  Especially nice is that in addition to the photograph you also have the story behind the picture by the photographer. Thank you Colin! and PhotoBotos.com

http://angeladehenry.wordpress.com/

Bali is somewhere I would love to visit. This blog has beautiful pictures that have lots of personality. If you are thinking of rice terraces, bright colors, and delicious Indonesian food – then this will transport you all the way there.

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