Tag Archives: summer

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 →

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Where does time go?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting “Life and Random Thinking” today.  – David My apologies for disappearing off the radar for a few weeks.  I missed you guys also ! It’s summer in Penticton, BC – 34 degrees C or 93.2 F. … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Sun

Posted on May 4, 2020 by dfolstad58

Around December 21st each year I go outside and do my little happy dance.  (Don’t watch, I dance like a cow on skates!) I will be wearing my winter jacket, and my breath will be visible in clouds, but I … Continue reading →

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Blue skies, observations and inspiration

Posted on August 8, 2019 by dfolstad58

I will eventually head out for a bike ride, but this morning I decided to enjoy my backyard peace and quiet first, and of course my email. (it was quiet too until my neighbor fired up his lawnmower, oy vey, … Continue reading →

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2018 Penticton Beach Cruise

Posted on June 24, 2018 by dfolstad58

  This weekend is one of the festivals in Penticton I enjoy the most, classic cars with the Penticton Beach Cruise. I particularly went looking for a Rambler and I found one because my Dad was telling me about a … Continue reading →

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Where is summer?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by dfolstad58

  I should not complain but I want Summer to last longer. The cooling nights, and windier days are harbingers of frost, and dates with a snow shovel. To be fair, the days are still in the high 20’s celsius … Continue reading →

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