Tag Archives: opportunity

Unexpected Opportunity

Posted on June 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today’s post is the 10th instalment of CB and PB’s story. Welcome to Life and Random Things. My posts are not all stories, but this short story experiment has a life of it’s own. The first post was Spread Your Wings .  … Continue reading →

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I kicked myself, and profited a lesson

Posted on January 10, 2020 by dfolstad58

  We had lovely weather around December 25,  the temperature was just above zero, and I was cycling (dressed appropriately) every  day.  I can’t say I get to do that every year.  Afterwards I tend to relax and warm up; … Continue reading →

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Farmers Wisdom I can use

Posted on November 17, 2019 by dfolstad58

Farmers are independent workers.  They are working on large sections of land, miles from nowhere usually. Farmers need to plough (or plow) their fields before they can plant seeds and grow crops. Ploughing is when a tractor pulls a blade … Continue reading →

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Time is A’wasting

Posted on March 18, 2016 by dfolstad58

“We have coffee here” she said, “It’s a waste to go out.” she said, when her husband suggested they go have coffee. “Come on” he persisted, trying to overcome the inertia, feeling restless as he tugged with his eyes. “We’ll … Continue reading →

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Fence Sitting hurts, and gets you nowhere

Posted on May 26, 2014 by dfolstad58

Life is daily decision making. Some are easy, like where where to eat lunch, or deciding on what book to read. Some decision are huge, what career should you follow? Where should you live?  Should I get married? I suppose … Continue reading →

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3 REALISTIC Ways to Change Your Diet | Lisa Kilgour, RHN

Posted on June 13, 2012 by dfolstad58

3 REALISTIC Ways to Change Your Diet | Lisa Kilgour, RHN. I am blogging this Link because I am inspired and impressed. Today I attended a  nutrition presentation by Lisa Kilgour. http://www.eatmorerealfood.com What makes a good presentation? sorry, I mean … Continue reading →

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