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One Grain Two Grain…True Grain Good Grain

April 25, 2014Reg

For whatever reason, people are always pressing me to regard which one of our two residences seem more like home to me.  My best answer is always to the effect of, “Wherever we are gathered as a family, I feel… Continue Reading →

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Small Towns & Big Dreams

March 24, 2014Reg 7 Comments

Once again, I have been MIA, as far as my blogging goes.  I know the rate of activity in our life dictates the blog flow, & I guess the lack of posts is some indicator as to the pace we’ve… Continue Reading →

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The Suess Sonnet of Such a Bad Day

February 27, 2014Reg

I cannot believe it has been soooo long since I sat down to another blog attempt. Sometimes activity just starts swirling around me until I am in a near storm of the things of life.  That quiet, eye of the… Continue Reading →

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Late-Night Ramblings of the Cold-Meds Induced Blogger

February 5, 2014Reg

What will follow are the thoughts of my insomniac brain this late night.  My insomnia, whether brought on by the cold meds (which state on box are of the night-time variety causing drowsiness??) or just brain over-activity, are nonetheless real…and… Continue Reading →

Recipes

(On The Rack) Muffins + Cookies = 0 Added Sugar

February 3, 2014Reg

I guess this guy isn’t too excited about me doing a little blogging, in between plays, during the Super Bowl. today.  He has settled firmly in, between me & my laptop.  I have to admit I’m not an avid NFL… Continue Reading →

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It’s a “Lifestyle” thing…

January 29, 2014Reg

I REALLY need to be working on the guest list addresses, on Excel, for our daughter’s wedding, so this is the absolute last blog I can do before I get, at least, 1/2 of those entries done!  That’s my goal!!… Continue Reading →

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Just Happens to be “Good Grain” Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

January 29, 2014Reg

I reeeeally like Mondays! Not because Monday means the beginning of, yet another, new week with all its unspoiled opportunities for who knows what…but because, regardless of the fact that I remain on the 100-day “no dessert” challenge, I get… Continue Reading →

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Good Grain Thin-crust Pizza

January 27, 2014Reg

I must say this weekend was a good weekend, maybe even a great weekend.  After going to see a movie that satisfied both husband & wife (which is easier said than done) with its perfect balance of action, suspense, romance… Continue Reading →

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Very Vegetable Soup

January 25, 2014Reg

Well, this week, I added Weight Watchers back into my life (along with the 100 day “no dessert” challenge & the fact that I have been trying to reduce the amount of wheat products in our diet.)  “Our” refers to… Continue Reading →

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Failure “is” an option…

January 21, 2014Reg

While I was back in Saskatoon, back to what I “virtually” call “Home Sweet Home,” I took in an episode of Rachael Rays, Week in a Day. <And “virtually” speaking, I refer to our Okanagan home as “Liski Holiday Home.”… Continue Reading →

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About Reg

Welcome!  I am Reg!  I love to write and share stories. I hope to engage you in some tales about our recent renovation, food, family, faith & fun! Join me  & see how we live life, to the full, at Our Valley Home.

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