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Do You Play to Play or Do You Play to Win?

Posted on April 11, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

When we are kids, we are told that playing the game is enough; there is no need to win. Those of us who believe that are typically the ones who aren’t much good at whatever the game is. Those who … Continue reading →

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I’m Just One Lottery Win Away From …

Posted on April 27, 2021 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

How many times have you said that? To someone else or even just to yourself? My friend B: “I’m just one lottery win away from buying my dream home on Turks & Caicos … My friend K: “I’m just one … Continue reading →

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Dreading Retirement … and Other First World Problems

Posted on August 14, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I am fully amazed at the number of people I know who, approaching retirement age, are actually conflicted about the next step. People with full pensions and few money worries. People who have enjoyed lucrative and satisfactory careers. People who … Continue reading →

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Say What You Need To Say

Posted on September 20, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I was just yesterday told that I am an “open book” and that there aren’t very many people “like me”. Perhaps. And I did take it as the compliment it was meant to be. And then I got to thinking … Continue reading →

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