Tag Archives: life

When Are We Finally Old Enough to Be Good Enough?

Posted on September 11, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a younger friend (and by younger I mean mid-50s), about a dinner party she had recently enjoyed with some older friends (and by older I mean mid-70s). At this soiree the conversation … Continue reading →

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Part 4 … And Just When You Least Expect It …

Posted on August 26, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Yesterday I made the long drive back to “the specialist” to find out the results of my PET Scan. Actually, I already knew the results (I am clean!) but now it was time to discuss next steps. I’m quite sure … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?)

Posted on August 18, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I know this may be difficult to believe (ha!) but I have never been the world’s most patient person. Some might even call lack of patience my fatal flaw. It is something I have worked on my entire life but … Continue reading →

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Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life

Posted on July 21, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

(or … How Would You Feel if They Found a Spot on Your Lung?) I haven’t been blogging for some time, mostly because I’ve been sick. Went on a plane, went on a cruise, picked up some nasty bug and … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Making Magic!

Posted on May 5, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This last Christmas, my son gave me a beautiful card, thanking me for teaching him how to make magic. We are both full-on Christmas people and we both acknowledge the festive season as one that is lush with opportunities for … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Booze (and the Wonder of Water)!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I didn’t name this blog WineSoakedRamblings for nothing. If you know me, you know I love my wine. I also love a cold lime beer in the summer, an Aperol Spritz on the deck in the sunshine and the occasional … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Don’t Leave Over the Phone

Posted on October 25, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Or What is the best (and worst) way to end a relationship? My talented son, singer-songwriter Sam Drysdale, just released a new record – “Any Other Season.” It’s actually two records. Two versions of the same original song. The “Spring” … Continue reading →

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When Was the Last Time You Really Made Someone’s Day?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

(And the pact I just made with myself.) Just the other day, as I was cooking dinner and sipping wine, a song came up on shuffle. A somewhat obscure song that had been introduced to me by an old friend. … 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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How Much Mind-Reading Do You Expect Your Partner to DO?

Posted on September 9, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I just saw this “alleged” quote yesterday, attributed to famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Apparently she once said to her husband, “I’m not asking you to kiss me or to apologize when I think you’re wrong. I won’t ask you … Continue reading →

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