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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

The Beauty of Booze (and the Wonder of Water)!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I didn’t name this blog WineSoakedRamblings for nothing. If you know me, you know I love my wine. I also love a cold lime beer in the summer, an Aperol Spritz on the deck in the sunshine and the occasional … Continue reading →

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In Honour of Valentine’s Day … You Absolutely Do Not Have to Love Everyone!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

EDIT!Because love is not always the answer. Upon reading this today I realized I might have been a bit more specific with exactly who you do not have to love. At least in my opinion. 1. You do not have … Continue reading →

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Are You “Too Much”?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Ever been told that? That you are “too much”? If you never have, then I guess you can skip this rambling. On second thought, if you never have but you get the concept … or … you have maybe accused … Continue reading →

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What Are the 2 Most Important Elements of a Love Relationship? Same for Friendship? You Might Be Surprised …

Posted on January 20, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I will admit to being a pretty impatient Instagram scroller, so when I come to something vaguely interesting I might stop, watch for a few seconds and then just keep going. Such was the case with a Mel Robbins (love … Continue reading →

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If You Could Curtail the (Intellectual) Effects of Aging, Would You?

Posted on January 15, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Turns out you can. And it’s a pretty simple strategy: Do. New. Stuff. Because doing new stuff, putting yourself into unfamiliar situations, learning different skills and breaking free from routine WILL rewire your brain. And keep you young. It’s called … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess of Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This is that most wonderful time of year when we hear a lot of folks complaining about cleaning up the detritus of the holiday season. So much mess! So much work! No fun at all! Sure, taking down the tree … Continue reading →

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Christmas Décor – Do You Do It with Style or With Love?

Posted on December 6, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago I was invited to a very swanky Christmas party in Nashville. The neighbourhood was ritzy and the home was stunning. And then there was the Christmas tree. It was tall and full and merrily festooned. In orange … Continue reading →

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Are You Rational, Irrational or Just Plain Crazy?

Posted on November 28, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I recently came upon an Instagram video featuring Canadian physician and author Gabor Mate (whose work I love). I was instantly intrigued by his premise that there are basically only 3 responses to a “challenging” relationship. Two of them are … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Don’t Leave Over the Phone

Posted on October 25, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Or What is the best (and worst) way to end a relationship? My talented son, singer-songwriter Sam Drysdale, just released a new record – “Any Other Season.” It’s actually two records. Two versions of the same original song. The “Spring” … Continue reading →

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When Was the Last Time You Really Made Someone’s Day?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

(And the pact I just made with myself.) Just the other day, as I was cooking dinner and sipping wine, a song came up on shuffle. A somewhat obscure song that had been introduced to me by an old friend. … Continue reading →

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