Tag Archives: Coffee

Excuse the interruption, would you mind?

Posted on July 30, 2026 by dfolstad58

My buddy Jeff joined me for coffee at an outside table in a local coffee shop in Penticton. A regular visit between long time friends. Coffee, news, and trying to talk above the hub bub of traffic and construction. At … Continue reading →

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Hashbrowns and Pay Forwards

Posted on March 20, 2022 by dfolstad58

Thanks for visiting my blog today. I had so many wonderful comments from my last post I wanted to share my thoughts from today. My day included a nice drive and then a bike ride but as heartwarming as I … Continue reading →

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A cup of Coffee and a book

Posted on May 3, 2020 by dfolstad58

My morning today had a sunny beginning with one dear and another deer.  Of course I refer first to my dear wife Susan, and the second of the four-footed type, this deer was chilling in our neighbour’s back lawn outside … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Buns & Peanut Butter

Posted on April 30, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today’s post is the 4th instalment of Ravi’s story.  The first post was Spread Your Wings .  After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.  Ravi … Continue reading →

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Eat Sweet, and Talk Sweet

Posted on March 23, 2020 by dfolstad58

It’s been a long time now since we had our Rotary student, Kivilcim,  who lived with us for six months.  Our own daughter, Mandy, was also in Rotary, but in Sweden at the time. Kivil was bubbly like a songbird … Continue reading →

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I Love a Coffee Shop that’s Nauti

Posted on December 12, 2019 by dfolstad58

I occasionally visit the big coffee establishments, there are really just two in Canada and both are international.  But they don’t have the warm of an independent coffee shop. Without being negative about the “giants” I want to share my … Continue reading →

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