Category Archives: reading / books

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 →

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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 →

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A Rare Book – Grizzled Miners and Dance Hall Girls

Posted on October 29, 2020 by dfolstad58

Book recommendations are rare for me. Regardless I want to share a recommendation about an exceptional book. I hope you won’t mind too much. If you investigate and love it, that would please me very much. The first time I … Continue reading →

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Warm and Toasty

Posted on May 18, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today’s post is the 8th instalment of CB and PB’s story. The first post was Spread Your Wings .  After I wrote that post, the next two instalments (part 1 and part 2) were what happened the day Ravi left home.  Ravi left his … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Libraries have changed, but still Terrific!

Posted on February 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

Libraries are not the same  from when I was a child, and I think you will be pleased with the changes.  Technology has arrived, and libraries are still so easy to use, easy to join and benefit from – but … Continue reading →

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