Category Archives: relationships

Motherless Mother’s Day … and Passing The Torch.

Posted on May 8, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This Sunday I will experience my first ever Mother’s Day without my mama. I am not sad. Perhaps a bit wistful but I recognize daily how fortunate I am. And was. My mother lived to 93. I got more than … Continue reading →

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What Is The Perfect Relationship?

Posted on May 3, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships. I mean A LOT. Like more than my usual boatload. Not really sure why? Have I ever told you what the three most important things in life are (in my ever so … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Deserve?

Posted on April 30, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I’ve been having a bit of trouble sleeping lately. You know, so many thoughts, so little time. So many questions, so few immediate answers. So many aches, so little head. Well, that’s not true. I actually have a big head. … Continue reading →

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Are You A Traveling Fool or A Traveling FOOL?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I recently returned from a lovely one week stay on the island of Roatan. Well, actually one week and one extra day and we’ll get to that in a moment. Just in case you’re wondering about Roatan (most people do) … Continue reading →

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Love: Why Your Choice May Be Destined To NOT Work (and there’s a quiz!)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago I read a book by Helen Fisher called Why Him, Why Her. This very clever woman created a questionnaire which allows you to determine if you are a Director or a Negotiator (one category) and if you … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Soulmates and Kindred Spirits

Posted on April 8, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I always believed I had a soulmate. Probably because from a very young age I was conditioned, via movies, books, fairy tales and songs, to believe that there was one perfect person, somewhere out there, just waiting for me. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Would You Cheat?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This morning I read some pretty powerful words from Joni Mitchell. Words that resonated deeply with me. Words that obviously come from a long life, profoundly lived. Everybody has a superficial side and a deep side, but this culture doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Nature Abhors A Vacuum … or … How Science Could Be Messing With Your Love Life

Posted on April 2, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I’m pretty sure it was Aristotle who proposed that nature abhors a vacuum. I’m also pretty sure there is an explanation of that statement that is far more succinct (and scientific) than the one I am about to offer but … Continue reading →

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How Do You Define Happiness?

Posted on March 27, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Tomorrow is my special day and I am beyond fortunate that many people will wish me a “Happy Birthday.” I will relish every greeting. I love birthdays. Especially mine. I mostly love that I’m still here and in pretty good … Continue reading →

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And What Are Your Three Favourite Words?

Posted on March 25, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Just a quickie little poll today asking women – what are your three favourite words? I would hazard a guess that for most that automatic go-to would be “I love you.” Now I reckon there are a few strays who … Continue reading →

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