Tag Archives: Holidays

Life’s Stories take planning

Posted on May 2, 2016 by dfolstad58

I was reading in the travel section of the Globe & Mail a few days ago and the writer commented “Don’t plan life. Live it.” This struck me because an outgoing friend of mine says the opposite ” You don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged coliseum, Dave, Europe, family, Holidays, Mandy, pizza, Rome, Sue | 8 Comments

It’s hard to believe but it happened

Posted on July 26, 2014 by dfolstad58

Since I planted roots here in the Okanagan, summer holidays have without exception been the “Tourist In My Home Town” variety. I have a close friend though who has been encouraging me to briefly forgo the Okanagan for another holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in family, travel | Tagged Depoe Bay, family, friendly, Gleneden, Holidays, July 4, Oregon, summertime, sunsets | 3 Comments

The last blog post of 2012, maybe

Posted on December 27, 2012 by dfolstad58

Plans are nothing; planning is everything. – Dwight D. Eisenhower Kayaking in Parksville, B.C. This is the time of the year, the days are short (literally short of daylight) before a new year begins. Sports channels are picking the best and worst … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged achieve, Holidays, planning, success | Leave a comment

What Ripples Have You Made Today?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by dfolstad58

My friends, What Ripples have you made today? How have you influenced and inspired someone? Has someone else done or said something today that resonated with you? “It’s a Wonderful Life” – the movie I watch every Christmas starring Jimmy … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, music related, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged Christmas, Holidays, It's a Wonderful Life, Ripple Effect, Sound of Music, Wonderful Life | Leave a comment

For A better life, take time to Play

Posted on July 16, 2012 by dfolstad58

I like to read and so life is balance of updating this blog, reading library books, spending time with family, playing games and always there are the chores of regular life, and maintaining a home. I suspect that some people … Continue reading →