Tag Archives: Laughter

A story that makes me smile to remember

Posted on June 25, 2026 by dfolstad58

The journey of life I am following, and that is similar to us all, has me at the stage where I have gained some perspective, and possibly a grain of experience that is earned via mistakes and grey hairs. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged family, Gift, Laughter, legacy, life, Love, mom, surprise, tie, writing | 18 Comments

Rediscovering Joy: Cherishing Friends and Laughter

Posted on July 5, 2025 by dfolstad58

Dear Friends, Thank you for visiting and forgiving me my long absence. I am grateful to you for your blogs and comments as visit this way. First a fast update: This spring and summer has been a warm one and … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged friends, health, Humor, Laughter, life, mental health, regret | 17 Comments

In healing – what the doctor didn’t tell you

Posted on June 21, 2019 by dfolstad58

After a major surgery of any type, doctors will tell you that you need rest, and extra protein to assist in the healing of tissues. They could be right; I have never been accused of being a doctor. But just … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Uncategorized | Tagged endorphins, family, friends, healing, health, Laughter, medicine, smiles | 8 Comments

A proud dad thinks back five years ago

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dfolstad58

My beautiful daughter Mandy has nearly been married five years! I was reminded today of the fun and laughter at the reception when her husband Tyler and his buddies from school were all lip syncing to the Backstreet Boys. They … Continue reading →

Posted in family, music related | Tagged anniversary, backstreet boys, friendship, I want it that way, Laughter, lip sync, Mandy, memories, Tyler, vimeo | 2 Comments

Driving along singing a song in LA – Buttercup style

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dfolstad58

Los Angeles (LA) is the city of highways or it seems that way to me. I live in a small city, 7 km (4.3 miles) from the south end to the north end and a beautiful (and different) lake on … Continue reading →

Posted in music related | Tagged buttercup, fun, highway, Humor, Laughter, melody, Random acts of kindness, singalong, songs, traffic | 2 Comments

The Best Medicine of all

Posted on March 20, 2014 by dfolstad58

There was a time I spent a great number of hours, days, weeks and months in the hospital, for several years in a row. It was long ago now and I was stationed in a hospital room with 3 other … Continue reading →