Tag Archives: freedom

Is All This Isolation “Disturbing” You?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

“Time is a great healer. But it is also a great disturber.” These intriguing words were spoken to me last night, during  a video chat with my friend JL. We were discussing these past two and a half weeks of … Continue reading →

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“You Don’t Have To Be A Good Girl To Be A Good Person”

Posted on October 28, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

These “immortal” words were penned by Elizabeth Gilbert (author of “Eat, Pray, Love”). They’re probably not immortal at all, actually. She probably just penned them to publicize her latest tome “City Of Girls”. If you’ve been reading my ramblings for … Continue reading →

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I Am Naked.

Posted on September 12, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Now before you go getting your knickers all in a knot, rest assured my knickers are still exactly where they should be (under my cut-off jeans). I have no problem being naked (literally) but I don’t make a habit of … Continue reading →

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Dreading Retirement … and Other First World Problems

Posted on August 14, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am fully amazed at the number of people I know who, approaching retirement age, are actually conflicted about the next step. People with full pensions and few money worries. People who have enjoyed lucrative and satisfactory careers. People who … Continue reading →

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Freedom 55 … Could You Do It … and Truly Be Free?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

On our recent trip to Mexico we had the good fortune to meet Flor, a fascinating 55 year-old Mexican woman who happened to be dining in the rooftop lounge as we enjoyed sunset cocktails. We got chatting and I, being … Continue reading →

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Is Intelligence The New Sexy? (or Let’s Talk About Big Bang)

Posted on August 1, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I just read a cute little meme on Facebook which stated simply “Forget bringing sexy back. Bring back intelligence!” Ha ha. Funny, right? Kinda true of course, and also kinda funny. Because I’m going to straddle a very skinny, blowing-in-the-breeze, … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Am Trailer Trash and Here’s Why …

Posted on September 9, 2017 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am a trailer trash gal and proud to admit it. I say this with the utmost affection for trailer-dwellers everywhere because yes, that is who I am. As I type this blog and sip my Pinot Grigio on a … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Time You Got Naked?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Do you remember that sense of gleeful abandon you experienced the first time you swam naked as a child? That sense of freedom, rebellion and joy? That jubilant tingle as water touched parts of your physique never before touched? That … Continue reading →

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