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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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The Christmas Miracle (and Why Great Expectations Are Never A Good Idea)

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

  I have been a Christmas kid ever since I was, well, a kid. I love this time of year. The excitement, the festive feeling, the cheery smiles and the twinkle lights. The music, the decorations and the wrapping of … Continue reading →

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The Beginning Of A New Journey

Posted on January 1, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Do you know when a new journey begins? Every day. Every single day. THAT is when a new journey begins. This magnificent revelation came to me this morning when I was vacuuming up evergreen needles from our living room floor. … Continue reading →

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