Category Archives: South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels

Simply Silent Saturday (almost)

Posted on July 3, 2021 by dfolstad58

Thank you for visiting my blog, Life and Random Thinking, as without you visiting I would stopped long ago – I can’t be like a tree falling in a forest with no one around. Weather Update – The Okanagan valley … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, wordless wednesday | Tagged biking, Elephant Island winery, herbs, leaves, little tunnel, Okanagan lake, squirrels, Summerland Research Garden | 14 Comments

Three Random Thoughts #6 – Crayons, Trees, & Moments

Posted on April 4, 2021 by dfolstad58

Moments Today is Easter Sunday – I send out good wishes to everyone this year. It’s our second year in a row that the pandemic has loomed over Easter, and broke up family traditions because of precautions being taken by … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, Just being creative, okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, Three Little Random Thoughts | Tagged bc parks, candy, colouring, Easter, Easter Eggs, fancy trees, Lake, view | 11 Comments

In my sleep

Posted on July 31, 2020 by dfolstad58

Welcome to Life and Random Thinking – the blogs I write are borne out of things people say, things I see, as a result I have categories on my blog like “Thinking Out Loud“. I may need a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, music related, okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, travel | Tagged Cycling, friends, kodachrome, KVR, Myra Canyon, paul simon, scenic, songs, sunshine, trail, trestles, Vancouver Technical | 15 Comments

I Love a Coffee Shop that’s Nauti

Posted on December 12, 2019 by dfolstad58

I occasionally visit the big coffee establishments, there are really just two in Canada and both are international. But they don’t have the warm of an independent coffee shop. Without being negative about the “giants” I want to share my … Continue reading →

Posted in South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, Thinking Out loud | Tagged charm, Coffee, coffee shop, fresh baking, friendly, happy staff, independent business, space to visit, welcome, welcoming | 35 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

Sashay on by

Posted on July 29, 2019 by dfolstad58

I was inspired by another blogger today to post some photos. Thank you https://yeahanotherblogger.com A recent post of his made me chuckle and he posted some pictures from his neighborhood walk, you may want to visit and check it out. … Continue reading →