Category Archives: help

Part 4 … And Just When You Least Expect It …

Posted on August 26, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Yesterday I made the long drive back to “the specialist” to find out the results of my PET Scan. Actually, I already knew the results (I am clean!) but now it was time to discuss next steps. I’m quite sure … Continue reading →

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Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life

Posted on July 21, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

(or … How Would You Feel if They Found a Spot on Your Lung?) I haven’t been blogging for some time, mostly because I’ve been sick. Went on a plane, went on a cruise, picked up some nasty bug and … 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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How Much Mind-Reading Do You Expect Your Partner to DO?

Posted on September 9, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

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 →

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Now Tell the Truth … How Often Do You Adjust Yourself?

Posted on March 22, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

The other day I was chatting with a very old friend. We have known each other for decades and traversed many of life’s mountains and valleys together. We have also completely ignored one another for years. But our bond is … Continue reading →

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It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day so Let’s Talk and … Tell The Truth

Posted on January 30, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago I went through a period of feeling pretty darn depressed. Like sad to the point of crying – or actually weeping buckets – for weeks on end. Finally a close friend dragged me to my doctor to … Continue reading →

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