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Author Archives: winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke
Do You Know How Hard It Is To Walk Away From Everything?
I do. And I can tell you with total conviction it is really fucking hard. Damn near impossible. So what do I mean by everything? I once heard a tale about a woman who refused to leave her lousy marriage. … Continue reading
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Tagged desire, divorce, fulfillment, giving up everything, gut, head, heart, honesty, leaving, marriage, middle age, relationships, stuff, walking away
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Great Expectations … and Why We Should Abandon Them.
I recently engaged in a dialogue with a friend about keeping score. She was telling me how her mother used to keep score all the time. About social engagements. As in “We invited them so now it’s their turn to … Continue reading
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Tagged disappointment, expectations, family, friendship, give and take, hospitality, keeping score, love, optimism, pressure, relationships, worth
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When You Doubt Your Ability As A Mother …
The absolute God’s honest truth is I never thought I’d make a very good mother. For me, it just didn’t seem to be that “natural” talent that comes to some women, even before they have kids of their own. In … Continue reading
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Tagged babysitting, biological clock, daughter, family, maternity, middle age, mom, mommy, mother, motherhood, music, original song, skills, son, textbook mother, worth
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Are You Taking Care Of Your Single Friends?
When I was in my 20s I was sort of single. What I mean is I was sort of in a relationship but I still sort of acted single. Hey now, don’t judge me. I was in my 20s. In … Continue reading
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Tagged caring, couples, effort, friendship, girlfriends, help, human, inclusion, interaction, love, middle age, pair, pay it forward, relationships, single friends, socializing, unite
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How Persnickety Are You About Your Home (tell the truth)?
We hosted a little party this past weekend. This in itself is not an unusual occurrence and this wee soiree was a friendly frenzy of festive folly, such as the season invites. Yes indeed, much merry was made. This makes … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, cleanliness, hearth, home, making memories, party, persnickety, piano, scratches, wine stains
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Not To Be Judgmental Or Anything But …
I have a real problem with manners. Or perhaps more to the point I have a real problem with manners and the lack thereof, especially within my group of (alleged) friends. And maybe it’s just because I am getting crotchety … Continue reading
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Why Are You Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop?
Awhile back I saw a post on Facebook, wherein the writer asked if anybody else has a problem being too happy? You know, when things are going well and you’re basking in contentment but you just can’t accept it and … Continue reading
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Tagged anguish, bliss, burst bubble, cosmos, energy, fret, happiness, jinx, moments, positive, relationships, universe, waiting, waiting for the other shoe to drop, worry
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When Friendships Go Awry …
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Well that’s what they say (whoever they is). But now that more of my life is in the rear-view mirror than out the front windshield I am … Continue reading
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Tagged amigo, awry, battle, conceding, connecting, dialogue, ending, energy, forgive and forget, freindships, lifetime, losing, middle age, reason, relationships, salvage, season, wine
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Life is Not A Competition
I think we all know that, right? I’m just not sure we all live it. Back in my country music days (many moons ago), when I was traveling “the road” with my band, I would often get guests up to … Continue reading
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An Open Letter To Children of Divorced Parents
There are no two marriages the same which means there are no two divorces the same. There are a hundred scenarios, a thousand circumstances, a million variables and a billion reasons. Because of this it would be foolish to claim … Continue reading
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