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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

How Much Do You Deserve?

Posted on April 30, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I’ve been having a bit of trouble sleeping lately. You know, so many thoughts, so little time. So many questions, so few immediate answers. So many aches, so little head. Well, that’s not true. I actually have a big head. … Continue reading →

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Are You A Traveling Fool or A Traveling FOOL?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I recently returned from a lovely one week stay on the island of Roatan. Well, actually one week and one extra day and we’ll get to that in a moment. Just in case you’re wondering about Roatan (most people do) … Continue reading →

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Love: Why Your Choice May Be Destined To NOT Work (and there’s a quiz!)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago I read a book by Helen Fisher called Why Him, Why Her. This very clever woman created a questionnaire which allows you to determine if you are a Director or a Negotiator (one category) and if you … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Soulmates and Kindred Spirits

Posted on April 8, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I always believed I had a soulmate. Probably because from a very young age I was conditioned, via movies, books, fairy tales and songs, to believe that there was one perfect person, somewhere out there, just waiting for me. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Would You Cheat?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This morning I read some pretty powerful words from Joni Mitchell. Words that resonated deeply with me. Words that obviously come from a long life, profoundly lived. Everybody has a superficial side and a deep side, but this culture doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Nature Abhors A Vacuum … or … How Science Could Be Messing With Your Love Life

Posted on April 2, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I’m pretty sure it was Aristotle who proposed that nature abhors a vacuum. I’m also pretty sure there is an explanation of that statement that is far more succinct (and scientific) than the one I am about to offer but … Continue reading →

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How Do You Define Happiness?

Posted on March 27, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Tomorrow is my special day and I am beyond fortunate that many people will wish me a “Happy Birthday.” I will relish every greeting. I love birthdays. Especially mine. I mostly love that I’m still here and in pretty good … Continue reading →

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And What Are Your Three Favourite Words?

Posted on March 25, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Just a quickie little poll today asking women – what are your three favourite words? I would hazard a guess that for most that automatic go-to would be “I love you.” Now I reckon there are a few strays who … Continue reading →

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It Goes Without Saying … Till It’s Gone.

Posted on March 23, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have a lovely old friend named Thomas Wade. Tom’s not really old but we do go back a long way and to this day I count him as one of the finest songwriters I have ever known. On one … Continue reading →

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Can I Help You?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Several years ago I decided to take a “coaching course” via a website called wellcoaches.com, affiliated with Harvard and I believe reputed to be the top training site in North America. And why did I do this you might ask? … Continue reading →

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