Monthly Archives: September 2024

Why Should We Untether Our Souls?

Posted on September 17, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I know that sounds highly namby-pamby but I do hope you’ll give me a moment to explain. Because I honestly need to try to explain it to myself. A few weeks ago a good friend lent me a book – … Continue reading →

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How Much Mind-Reading Do You Expect Your Partner to DO?

Posted on September 9, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I just saw this “alleged” quote yesterday, attributed to famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Apparently she once said to her husband, “I’m not asking you to kiss me or to apologize when I think you’re wrong. I won’t ask you … Continue reading →

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What Should We Do About Inattentive Friends?

Posted on September 3, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

We all have them, right? The friends who ignore us for months on end? The friends to whom we regularly reach out or invite, with nary a reciprocal invitation to behold. The friends who don’t seem terribly invested in a … Continue reading →

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