Category Archives: reading / books

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 →

Posted in Just being creative, reading / books, short stories | Tagged Casey Holland, Debra Purdy Kong, ravi, short story, story experiment | 4 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

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 →

Posted in okanagan related, reading / books | Tagged action, books, change, community, improved, library, member, movies, mysteries, research, romance, support | 38 Comments

Dr John Watson or Sherlock Holmes – who are you?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by dfolstad58

If you aren’t a fan of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, then this post won’t make any sense to you. Sherlock Holmes was created by Arthur Conan Doyle, and to me the language and characters are rich and satisfying – like cheesecake … Continue reading →

Posted in reading / books | Tagged clues, detail, Dr Watson, listening, Self Improvement, sherlock, Sherlock Holmes | 20 Comments

Scottish Mysteries to tickle your heart

Posted on May 23, 2017 by dfolstad58

A New York best selling author, M.C. Beaton, continues to create light hearted mysteries that cause me to chuckle out loud. Hamish Macbeth, is a Scottish policeman, content in his small village with his animals and easy lifestyle. He solves … Continue reading →

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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 →