Tag Archives: History

A True Wedding Story that I cherish

Posted on August 2, 2026 by dfolstad58

The groom, Andy or Andrew, was born in 1901, his father was a farmer and his heritage was Ukrainian from an area in Poland. How he came to be in Canada, living in the small town of Kindersley, Saskatchewan and … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged bride, funeral, groom, History, new home, reunion, short story, train, wedding, writing | 11 Comments

Give your head a Shake

Posted on March 23, 2025 by dfolstad58

Thank you friends who swing by to read my post – I appreciate you. When I write a post and receive your feedback it encourages me to write again. ♥ What kind of title is this one today? Give your … Continue reading →

Posted in O Canada, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Canada, differences, disrespect, education, History, military, skaha lake, travel, USA, war | 13 Comments

A Rare Book – Grizzled Miners and Dance Hall Girls

Posted on October 29, 2020 by dfolstad58

Book recommendations are rare for me. Regardless I want to share a recommendation about an exceptional book. I hope you won’t mind too much. If you investigate and love it, that would please me very much. The first time I … Continue reading →

Posted in reading / books, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Berton, gold rush, History, Klondike, Laura Berton, library, Pierre Berton, recommendation | 14 Comments

Ostrich Living

Posted on May 25, 2013 by dfolstad58

I have a bad habit of having multiple books on the go at a time. I guess as bad habits go, it’s not disastrous but I am wondering now if it is the ostrich in me. I have to bury … Continue reading →