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What Happens When I Try to Decorate My Way into a Perfect Christmas …

Posted on December 22, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Every year I become briefly convinced that Christmas is a set design problem. That if the tree is tall enough, the lights are warm instead of “interrogation white,” the ribbon is wired and obedient, and the house smells like pine, … Continue reading →

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When The Universe Reminds Us to Not Take Life Too Seriously …

Posted on October 1, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

(AKA Why Farting is Funny) Last night, in the twilight gloaming, I found myself standing in my kitchen, gazing forlornly out the window, toward the lake and the setting sun. A profound melancholy filled my soul. A deep, aching sadness, … Continue reading →

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The Five Key Ingredients to a Successful Romantic Relationship …

Posted on March 24, 2023 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

What might they be, I pondered. And more importantly, if you knew what they were and you and your beloved could agree on them, would that give your relationship a higher chance of flourishing? I must admit, I do love … Continue reading →

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