Category Archives: Some of my favorite posts

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 health, Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud | Tagged be kind, invisible scars, kindness, life, understanding, wounds | 20 Comments

Curling Day in Canada 2020

Posted on February 22, 2020 by dfolstad58

Curling has been a part of my life always, there was never a decision to like curling, it has always been a part of my life. This post today includes some links, including the Scotties, the Briar, Curling Day in … Continue reading →

Posted in Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged Canada, celebrate, curling, curling day, gushue, podium, Tyler, winter olympics, winter sports | 16 Comments

Everyone is a Teacher and Everyone is a Student

Posted on December 20, 2019 by dfolstad58

I am a Student As I think of my family, and my close friends, I realize how much I have been a student and influenced by them especially. Life in general is teaching me also in an unceasing manner because … Continue reading →

Posted in Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged example, growing, influence, Learning, river, rocks, shaping, student, teacher, thoughts | 20 Comments

A small interaction inspires thought

Posted on December 15, 2019 by dfolstad58

Hello friends near and far, yesterday I drove up the valley as my hearing aid was repaired and I could pick it up. It was a beautiful day for the drive, roads were quiet and my son came with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud, travel | Tagged always be kind, be kind, be nice, invisible, karma, mirror, nod, people, respect, say hello, thanks | 18 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 | 25 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 →