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Hey Vickie, Why Don’t You Just Blog Off?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

We’re all really tired. Like, bone-fatigue tired. Mental-exhaustion tired. We are tired of isolation, tired of loneliness, tired of staying home and tired of being tired. I understand that, for so many people, just finding enough juice to get through … Continue reading →

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I Was The Prettiest When I Was The Unhappiest

Posted on May 26, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have spent some time this past week amalgamating old photos on my Facebook feed. I have four laptops on the go currently, all filled with digital pics. And this of course does not include the many ancient photo albums … Continue reading →

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Trying Hard To Get Untamed … (or How To Learn From Glennon Doyle, Be Still and Just Listen)

Posted on March 10, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have just started to read Glennon Doyle’s new memoir “Untamed” (out today). With my own memoir coming out in a few months I am obviously intrigued by how other women write theirs. But with Ms. Doyle I am also … Continue reading →

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How Much Truth Are You Willing To Tell?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I haven’t blogged in a while. I’ve been kinda busy. Not too busy to write, mind you, just busy writing. Editing. Rewriting. Reading out loud and editing some more. And I am now happy (or would that be relieved or … Continue reading →

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The Two Arrows … Or Why Do You Keep Shooting Yourself AGAIN?

Posted on September 6, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I’ve just finished reading a marvelous new book written by my old pal Thomas Wade. When I say old I mean we go back over 30 years, to that delightful time that we toured Canada together in a country band. … Continue reading →

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Eat, Pray, Love, Patience or … Why I Wish I Was Liz Gilbert

Posted on July 17, 2012 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have always fallen in love fast and without measuring risks. I have a tendency not only to see the best in everyone, but to assume that everyone is emotionally capable of reaching his highest potential.  I have fallen in … Continue reading →

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