Category Archives: language

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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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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Tiny Pet Peeve Rant Alert … LOL

Posted on April 21, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

There are lots of big things to concern ourselves with these days. So this little thing truly means nothing. It’s just a little thing that has been bugging me for years so I thought heck, I’m writing about it. LOL … Continue reading →

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