Tag Archives: Toastmasters

Three Little Random Thoughts – #1: Ordinary DaZe

Posted on November 14, 2020 by dfolstad58

Lots of ordinary days lately, and all special. Here in my little town (pueblo – I am studying espanol) named Penticton the season of autumn is doing it’s “thing“. Leaves have fallen, are fallen, and are yet to fall. I … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud, Three Little Random Thoughts, Toastmasters | Tagged autumn, confidence, good enough, Learning, leaves, Penticton, Self Improvement, Toastmasters | 26 Comments

WDYB – Membership Matters

Posted on October 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I want to ask you to think about Membership ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I felt a little bit crazy this morning when I got up at 4:42 A.M.; sunrise wasn’t until 7:34, the house was dark, the floor was cold. Just in … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Toastmasters, travel | Tagged confidence, education, growth, India, membership, Self Improvement, Toastmasters | 23 Comments

Autumn and Inspiration from Thomas Iland

Posted on October 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

The sun was shining yesterday as my wife and I enjoyed a drive in the autumn light. We drove about 30 minutes east so we could visit Keremeos, and a favorite fruit stand. The people there are friendly, we bought … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged Accredited Speaker, achieve, autism, fruit stand, inspire, Keremeos, Thomas Iland, Toastmasters | 16 Comments

Sun and Smoke

Posted on October 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

The Okanagan valley has a little bit of high smoke blowing from the south today, but during the last few days, we have enjoyed some lovely blue days; blue skies and blue water. When out cycling along one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related | Tagged blue, Cycling, GoByBike, gratitude, nature, Okanagan, Okanagan lake, Penticton Toasties, skaha lake, Toastmasters | 9 Comments

Power of Words – you already have it

Posted on August 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you probably underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged encouragement, inspire, mohammed quatani, plant a seed, power of words, share, Toastmasters | 19 Comments

Jour 14 – Day 14 : Baba and Guido

Posted on April 17, 2020 by dfolstad58

****************************************************************** Today I will share a memory. When Guido ( my Grandpa) passed, there was a funeral service and then the mourners all went back to their church to have an informal sharing time and some food. There was … Continue reading →