Tag Archives: reading

Something attempted, something done

Posted on May 26, 2026 by dfolstad58

I’m happy to say that “any rumours of my demise are greatly exaggerated” which is a complete theft from Mark Twain. Hello, I hope you are enjoying your day. Thank you reading today and for reading my past posts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, book-blog, book-review, books, celebration, check in, life, reading, thank you, Transplant, wilderness, writing | 16 Comments

Exercise is not just for the biceps

Posted on June 7, 2021 by dfolstad58

Thanks for visiting today. Here in Penticton it is green outside because of the rain – the fruit trees and the grapes would dance if they could. Today my post is about reading books to exercise brain cells and two … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, reading / books, Thinking Out loud | Tagged books, bookshop, ellen feldman, exercise, library, Paris, penelope fitzgerald, reading | 20 Comments

Three Random Thoughts #8 – Potential, Fire, & Yarn Surprise

Posted on April 30, 2021 by dfolstad58

I am sitting looking out at the side of the Okanagan valley. Thanks for visiting ! At this time of year the valley is looking green. Plants, seeds, and gardening seem are in vogue right now. The valley’s gardeners all … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, reading / books, Three Little Random Thoughts | Tagged bonfire, CBC, literacy, potential, reading, skaha lake, untapped potential, yarn | 4 Comments

Dear Mom & Dad, thank you so much

Posted on May 25, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I was walking in the rain and sharing with my son (again) about some of the many gifts I have received from my parents. My parents gave my brother and I wonderful gifts and experiences growing up. But there … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just being creative | Tagged diy, Do it yourself, family, gifts, Learning, lesson, lessons, parents, reading | 31 Comments

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 →

Posted in blogging assignments, Just being creative, okanagan related, reading / books | Tagged blogging, books, Coffee, reading, series, Sherlock Holmes | 18 Comments

Like to read? Introducing Serena Jones

Posted on May 9, 2017 by dfolstad58

I have been reading it seems all my life, ever since I was knee high with comic books. It is both a pleasant pastime but also a useful skill. I added the category of Reading/books so I could share my … Continue reading →