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 →

Posted in Just being creative, short stories | Tagged friends, opportunity, strength, tires, together | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in family, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Garbage, January 1, kick, Lake, Okanagan, opportunity, polar bear swim | 19 Comments

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 →

Posted in Thinking Out loud | Tagged attitude, detour, farmer, field, frustration, obstacle, opportunity, plough, plow, stump, tractor | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in music related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged chance, coffee shop, contemplation, happy together, life, Love, Music, opportunity, Time, turtles, walk | 20 Comments

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 →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged decision making, indecision, opportunity, take a chance, Toastmasters | Leave a comment

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 →