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How Many Selfies Will It Take To Make You Feel Loved …

Posted on August 27, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This morning I read a tweet (turned into a meme) from someone named Bruxy Cavey: “Humans long for unconditional love, but market a false self to get conditional love. Hence, our true selves are neither known nor loved.” I have … Continue reading →

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Now Is Absolutely Not The Time To Hold Your Breath …

Posted on April 14, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This morning I awoke to the news that a lovely friend had died. This death was not Covoid-related nor was it entirely unexpected. But it still smacked me upside the heart. I mean seriously, life is stupid enough these days … Continue reading →

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How Much Social Energy Do You Waste On Guilt?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I was recently conversing with a friend about her active social calendar. G was having a difficult time fitting in all the things she felt she needed to fit in to appease all the people who had invited her to … Continue reading →

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Why I Am No Longer A Damsel In Distress

Posted on October 22, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

It’s funny (not really) how you can reach the age of 50 and have no idea who you really are or what kind of programs you have been running (unsuccessfully) your entire life. Yes – programs. Like a computer. We … Continue reading →

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Just When You Think You Have All The Time In The World …

Posted on September 17, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

We’re all just so darn busy, right? Busy with work, busy with family, busy with hobbies and sidelines and responsibilities. Busy, busy, busy. And then something comes up and we’d like to do it and it sounds like a great … Continue reading →

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And The Secret To Happiness Is ………

Posted on April 7, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

My son is a big Jordan Peterson fan. So big, in fact, that he gifted my with Mr. P’s new book for my birthday. “12 Rules For Life.” I haven’t really tucked in yet, what with having the plague for … Continue reading →

Posted in mother, relationships | Tagged achievement, blog, bucket list, charity, cook, drink, euphoria, fulfillment, goals, happiness, help, jordan peterson, life, luxury, music, proud, rules, writing | Leave a comment

Love … And What We Did Not Sign Up For

Posted on January 25, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Today I received the incredibly sad news that one of my son’s grade-school mates has died. In his teens he was diagnosed with cancer, underwent treatment, entered full remission but still … it came back. And now he is gone. … Continue reading →

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Self-Sabotage: Are You Guilty?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Yes! Pick me, pick me! I do believe that self-sabotage may well be one of my favourite hobbies. It’s not that I practice it all the time. It’s more like when I go, it’s “go BIG or go home!” So … Continue reading →

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So What Exactly Is The Purpose Of Life?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

When I asked this question on social media I was gifted with many different answers. From “there is no purpose” to “if you need a purpose go find one” to “helping others” to “finding happiness” and “giving and receiving love” … Continue reading →

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Now Is Absolutely Not The Time To Hold Your Breath …

Why I Am No Longer A Damsel In Distress

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And The Secret To Happiness Is ………

Self-Sabotage: Are You Guilty?

So What Exactly Is The Purpose Of Life?

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