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About winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Writing is therapy. Wine is therapy. Writing while drinking wine is the best therapy. Reading while drinking can also be fun. Listening while drinking is also fun so check out my podcast! And then there's that book (memoir) that I wrote: Confessions of a Potty-Mouthed Chef: How to Cheat, Eat and be Happy! My life has provided me with a wealth of inspiration. Maybe something here will inspire you too? ~Vickie

Dreading Retirement … and Other First World Problems

Posted on August 14, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am fully amazed at the number of people I know who, approaching retirement age, are actually conflicted about the next step. People with full pensions and few money worries. People who have enjoyed lucrative and satisfactory careers. People who … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is Closure and Why Are We All So Desperate For It?

Posted on August 5, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Closure: The bringing to an end. Conclusion. So that’s what it is. It is a finale. An acceptance that something is over. A termination. But if we are speaking about relationships then I think closure is something else. Something different. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail! Or … Can E-Relationships Be Real and Meaningful?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I still remember the day I received my first email. It was from a girlfriend’s boyfriend in the States. I had recently taken possession of a lumbering old beast and logging on to that phone line, hearing that crazy noise … Continue reading →

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You’re Gonna Live Forever In Me

Posted on June 25, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am a great fan of great writing. I am also a great fan of great lyrics. I am often these days astounded by the lame-ass lyrical content of pop hits. Maybe it really is just all about the bass? … Continue reading →

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In Praise Of The Skinny Mirror

Posted on June 13, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am a proud owner of a skinny mirror. It took me a while to find the perfect one but find it I did. It wasn’t expensive. It was pretty. And it was skinny. It’s probably my favourite piece of … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Does “Luv Ya” Mean?

Posted on June 10, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have a very dear friend who I know loves me. I know this as surely as I know birds fly and fish swim. But for many years this friend had an immensely difficult time saying the words. Or even … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want Most – Contentment or Magic?

Posted on June 2, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Now don’t go shaking your head wildly saying “Both!” You have to choose. Well that’s probably not true either. Perhaps you CAN have both. Maybe not a lot of both. Maybe mostly one with the odd glimmer of the other? … Continue reading →

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And The Secret To Happiness Is ………

Posted on April 7, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

My son is a big Jordan Peterson fan. So big, in fact, that he gifted my with Mr. P’s new book for my birthday. “12 Rules For Life.” I haven’t really tucked in yet, what with having the plague for … Continue reading →

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Is It Coincidence, Random or Perhaps … Destiny?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

When you look back on your life and do the math on people you met, events that transpired, opportunities that arose or just places you visited, do you ever wonder what percentage was actually “meant to be”? As in destiny? … Continue reading →

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Freedom 55 … Could You Do It … and Truly Be Free?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

On our recent trip to Mexico we had the good fortune to meet Flor, a fascinating 55 year-old Mexican woman who happened to be dining in the rooftop lounge as we enjoyed sunset cocktails. We got chatting and I, being … Continue reading →

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