Tag Archives: nature

Life Lessons from the Okanagan: Embracing Every Season

Posted on July 22, 2026 by dfolstad58

When I first moved to the Okanagan I moved in anticipation of enjoyment of the summers especially, and condoning the other seasons. That’s because it is a region of orchards, vineyards, lakes, and beaches. My parents had first brought me … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged autumn, contentment, fall, life, nature, satisfaction, seasons, Spring, summer | 9 Comments

Windy day –

Posted on June 5, 2026 by dfolstad58

Today was a beautiful day, too nice of a spring day to stay indoors and so my son and I headed out for a bike ride. The clouds ominously hung on the edge of valley, hinting they held rain and … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged adventure, biking, biking', change, Cycling, nature, travel, wind | 11 Comments

Inhaling A Moment

Posted on March 16, 2024 by dfolstad58

I meant to write a post more quickly after this special day last week but I feel like I’ve been an Okanagan tumbleweed (yes, we have lots of those!) and doctor appointments and life has kept me from planting myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud, travel | Tagged beach, cribbage, extr, hiking, nature, ordinary, photography, Summerland, Sunoka, travel, winter | 35 Comments

Sun and Smoke

Posted on October 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

The Okanagan valley has a little bit of high smoke blowing from the south today, but during the last few days, we have enjoyed some lovely blue days; blue skies and blue water. When out cycling along one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related | Tagged blue, Cycling, GoByBike, gratitude, nature, Okanagan, Okanagan lake, Penticton Toasties, skaha lake, Toastmasters | 9 Comments

Got to make the Moments Last

Posted on August 12, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to “Life and Random Thinking“, I’m glad you are visiting. 🙂 David Yesterday I was in a familiar situation, walking slowly up Giant’s Head Mountain, looking forward and not saying much, just taking deep breaths so that I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Africa, appreciation, family, feeling groovy, health, life, moments, nature | 24 Comments

Thru my eyes – the slower pace is just right

Posted on September 16, 2013 by dfolstad58

When I bike, or stroll I have an opportunity to easily stop and catch the moment. All these pictures were taken in the last few days, I have been watching for the salmon to return and it was exciting to … Continue reading →