Category Archives: okanagan related

Tongue-Tied (almost) Tuesday

Posted on October 22, 2019 by dfolstad58

In the last few days I have been walking along both the north end (Okanagan Lake side) and the south end (Skaha Lake side) of Penticton. When I walk I inevitably stop and take pictures, I don’t listen to music, … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related | Tagged autumn, light, Okanagan lake, photos, skaha lake, tongue tied, walk | 38 Comments

Nature is kind in October

Posted on October 20, 2019 by dfolstad58

I don’t know what the weather is like in October where you (kind reader) live, but Mother Nature has been kind here in the first month of autumn. Autumn began September 23 and my last swim in Okanagan lake was … Continue reading →

Posted in family, okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged bonfire, fire, kind, Lake, leaves, October, Okanagan, seasons, weather, winter | 27 Comments

In the News; Against All Odds

Posted on October 15, 2019 by dfolstad58

Last September, after I restarted dialysis after about 31 years with my kidney transplant from July 1987, I wanted to raise awareness about organ donation. That lead to my calling the Penticton Western newspaper, and a reporter interviewing me and … Continue reading →

Posted in health, okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts | Tagged 32, freedom, hope, kidney transplant, odds, overcome, Penticton, report, Transplant, travel, Western | 22 Comments

Ben, Bread, and Inspiration about Living

Posted on September 29, 2019 by dfolstad58

This post is in memory of an amazing man, I was just a customer but he let me be his friend; his wonderful cooking, his passion for healthy food that meant he followed his heart to create Walla Artisan Bakery … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels | Tagged ALS, Ben, bread, defy logic, fearless, healthy, inspiring, living life, memories, no regrets, Walla | 21 Comments

Maybe I should eat first

Posted on September 27, 2019 by dfolstad58

Two days ago, I woke up early, as usual, about sunrise and it was raining lightly so I decided a short walk for a coffee (a reward for getting up early and exercising) was in order. Mornings are always nice … Continue reading →