Tag Archives: understanding

Where does time go? – Part 3 of 4

Posted on July 27, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome back to “Life and Random Thinking” – I decided to write sequels to the first post with the name “Where Does Time Go? I decided this was essential because I asked for comments on three topics in my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud | Tagged age, ageism, change, delinquents, judging, thoughts, understanding | 9 Comments

Invisible or Not

Posted on March 3, 2020 by dfolstad58

I think my growing up was probably fairly typical. I did most of the things boys do, biking, playing army with straws shooting peas, water gun fights, kick-the-can and hide and seek after dark. I had my share of … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged be kind, invisible scars, kindness, life, understanding, wounds | 20 Comments

The Lucky ones have crutches and bandages

Posted on September 24, 2019 by dfolstad58

Today I was thinking about all the people who suffer with problems invisibly. The ones with crutches, bandages, and wheelchairs – we see they are hurting, we empathize, we cut them some slack in our expectations. But the people hurting … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged bandages, compassion, crutches, depression, Golden rule, invisible, kidney disease, kindness, mental health, respect, understanding | 16 Comments

Some understanding goes a long way

Posted on September 3, 2019 by dfolstad58

Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and grey Look out on a summer’s day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and the daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Thinking Out loud | Tagged health, night, starry, thinking out loud, understanding, vincent van gogh | 11 Comments

Poetry makes you think – You Have Been Seen (Guest Blog Post)

Posted on March 8, 2014 by dfolstad58

YOU HAVE BEEN SEEN Hapless mother sacrifice, to no avail do I think twice Unholy purpose daughter vends, to flesh of men pretend Ashamed do I hear men speak Stand with us here in twenty fourteen To our amazement, … Continue reading →

Posted in guest blog posts | Tagged empathy, girls, international women's day, sexual slavery, sisters, understanding, Women | Leave a comment

Feed Me

Posted on February 16, 2013 by dfolstad58

Poor Simon – He thinks the cat is logical and understands that it is seconds away from being fed. No No No! Cats like some other mammals only understand immediate, I mean INSTANT, results – seconds away is seconds too … Continue reading →