Monthly Archives: March 2014

It’s My Birthday … and I’ll wear denim overalls if I want to …

Posted on March 27, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Here it is, my birthday eve once again, and I thought I’d better check in. Then I thought maybe I’d just post the blog I wrote last year because it still rings true. All of it. And then I started … Continue reading →

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Are You AVAILABLE For Happiness?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

C. P. Snow, the English Novelist and scientist, once wrote: “The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you’ll never find it.”  In my humble opinion, old C.P. was dead wrong. Abe Lincoln once said … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Juan Pablo and Nikki … or … Are You a Reactor or a Responder?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

First off, I admit, I love The Bachelor (and Bachelorette). Go ahead, you can pooh-pooh reality shows all you want and when you fall off your mighty high horse come on over to my house for some wine and some … Continue reading →

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Would You Walk The Dog In Your Pyjamas?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

As I was dressing for work this past Monday, it occurred to me that since Friday evening I had worn nothing but pyjamas (for lounging, sleeping, hanging out) and yoga pants (so as not to walk the dog in pyjamas, … Continue reading →

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What Would Happen If You Were Asked To Interview Yourself?

Posted on March 16, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

It’s amazing what you discover when you start cleaning out old computer files.  Especially if you’ve always liked to write and you keep everything ever written that is even vaguely interesting.  Today, as I began Round 1 of the great … Continue reading →

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When The Universe Speaks, Do You Actually Listen?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

or …. It’s My Gig and I’ll Cry If I Want To. I am a big believer in The Universe.  And I do believe The Universe (feel free to name it what you will) does speak to us regularly. We … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Actually Like YOU?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I like chocolate. Dark chocolate.  I like it a lot.  I also like wine (both red and white), comfy beds, high-heeled shoes and Golden Doodles.  I like cooking, writing, singing and interesting conversations. I also like my family, my friends … Continue reading →

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Come Out Of The Closet … I Dare You.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am a gypsy at heart, could pack up and move in a heartbeat (okay realistically maybe two days) and I really don’t have a lot of stuff.  I mean I have stuff – enough stuff – to live comfortably … Continue reading →

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Really, I Just Want To Get Thumped …

Posted on March 5, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have a truly awesome boyfriend.  Above and beyond awesome.  He takes out the garbage.  He shovels the driveway … and walkway … and deck … and outdoor fire pit.  And, I’m sure you can appreciate how gargantuan a task … Continue reading →

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