Tag Archives: faith

You Are Only As Insignificant As You Treat Yourself!

Posted on March 10, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Last week I was conversing with a friend, trying to inspire her to take a big leap outside of her comfort box to attract a potential new love. She was ever reluctant and I was ever forceful. “Why not?” I … Continue reading →

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Emotional Masturbation … and Why Do We Insist on Doing It Publicly?

Posted on April 4, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago, when the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards still existed, one of my musical girlfriends attended the show. She enjoyed it immensely but still could not resist a small (and very funny) “jab” at the end, when many of … Continue reading →

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Say What You Need To Say

Posted on September 20, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I was just yesterday told that I am an “open book” and that there aren’t very many people “like me”. Perhaps. And I did take it as the compliment it was meant to be. And then I got to thinking … Continue reading →

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The Absolute Art Of Vulnerability

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

In yesterday’s blog (Is Intelligence The New Sexy?) I touched on vulnerability. Its importance in the art of being sexy. Because confidence is sexy but confidence without vulnerability can sometimes border on arrogance. And arrogance is not so sexy, right? … Continue reading →

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