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Author Archives: winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke
When The Universe Reminds Us to Not Take Life Too Seriously …
(AKA Why Farting is Funny) Last night, in the twilight gloaming, I found myself standing in my kitchen, gazing forlornly out the window, toward the lake and the setting sun. A profound melancholy filled my soul. A deep, aching sadness, … Continue reading
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Tagged choise, comedy, depression, funny, humor, humour, laughter, life, smile, universe, yoga
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How Much Mind-Reading Do You Expect Your Partner to DO?
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
Posted in help, language, Love, relationships
Tagged ask, beautiful, family, friendship, kiss, life, love, marriage, mind reading, partner, relationships, romance, truth
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What Should We Do About Inattentive Friends?
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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Tagged company, energy, friends, friendship, inattentive, life, rapport, relationship, relationships, resilence, selfish
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Is Anyone Ever Truly One of a Kind? (AKA Just Say Thank You)
I recently had a brief text conversation with an old friend wherein I ascertained that he was most definitely “one of a kind”. To which he responded cleverly, “Aren’t we all?” Right. I guess we, quite literally, are. But then … Continue reading
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Why I Hate the Thumbs-Up Emoticon (sometimes) and Other Texting Problems …
Many years ago (in 2012 to be exact), I wrote a blog about the dumb things people say. Like “I’ll let you go now.” (Nope. YOU want to go. You’re not letting me do anything.) “To be honest with you.” … Continue reading
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Tagged busy, communication, culture, emoji, emojis, emoticons, misunderstanding, sensitive, technology, texting, understanding, writing
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Is True Freedom Really the Ability to Be Disliked?
I just read that. Some long-haired guy on Instagram who is obviously an expert on life said it. So it must be true. But is it? I mean, first off, how do you get to a place where you honestly … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, belief, conviction, freedom, judgement, like, love, mental health, relationships, self-love, social media, worth
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Our Absolute Inherent Need to Be Needed!
I have a good friend, a dear gentleman of senior years, who prides himself on being independent. Even when age and ailments could be slowing him down (and perhaps do) he continues to get stuff done on his own. Even … Continue reading
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Tagged ask, assistance, community, family, friendship, grief, help, life, love, need, respect, risk, self-esteem, value, vulnerable, widow, widowhood
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Who Is the Love of Your Life?
(or … why we should all listen to Viola Davis!) I used to believe it was the most romantic phrase in all language – love of my life. Wow! In all of my life, before and henceforth, you are IT, … Continue reading
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Tagged Disney, ego, emotions, fireworks, happiness, happy ending, harmony, joy, law of attraction, life, love, love of life, love of your life, oxygen, prince charming, relationships, romance, search, self-love, selfish, Viola Davis
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