Tag Archives: present

And you wonder why we’re always sad …

Posted on March 18, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

“There would seem to be nothing more obvious, more tangible and palpable than the present moment. And yet it eludes us completely. All the sadness of life lies in that fact.” (Milan Kundera) Read that again. Slowly. Then take a … Continue reading →

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The Year Christmas Came Late …

Posted on November 25, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

It was December 1992. The year that my Christmas belly-full-of-jelly was about as big as Santa’s himself. Except my belly was full of baby. However, the only bells that were jingling were the ones on the blood pressure monitor. The … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Are You Rushing Toward?

Posted on August 24, 2017 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Everybody’s rushing. Rushing all the time. Blasting themselves into the next moment/adventure/season. Hurrying to something or somewhere. Banishing this moment for all time in a great sprint to the next. Why? Is there a finish line? Do you win something … Continue reading →

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And Furthermore … I Call Bullshit!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

In yesterday’s missive I talked about connecting with abandon, my new favourite phrase. But perhaps the one thing that I forgot to mention is that connecting with abandon also involves connecting with honesty. With authenticity. It means doing nothing by … Continue reading →

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