Tag Archives: writing

How Much Truth Are You Willing To Tell?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I haven’t blogged in a while. I’ve been kinda busy. Not too busy to write, mind you, just busy writing. Editing. Rewriting. Reading out loud and editing some more. And I am now happy (or would that be relieved or … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail! Or … Can E-Relationships Be Real and Meaningful?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I still remember the day I received my first email. It was from a girlfriend’s boyfriend in the States. I had recently taken possession of a lumbering old beast and logging on to that phone line, hearing that crazy noise … 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 →

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Why Do I Blog? The Answers May Surprise You.

Posted on June 18, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

A friend recently asked me WHY I blog? What is it in me that feels the NEED to disclose so much personal information with the world? Why do I have such desire to SHARE so much publicly. Sure, other people … Continue reading →

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Motherless Mother’s Day … and Passing The Torch.

Posted on May 8, 2018 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This Sunday I will experience my first ever Mother’s Day without my mama. I am not sad. Perhaps a bit wistful but I recognize daily how fortunate I am. And was. My mother lived to 93. I got more than … 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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Eat, Pray, Love, Patience or … Why I Wish I Was Liz Gilbert

Posted on July 17, 2012 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

I have always fallen in love fast and without measuring risks. I have a tendency not only to see the best in everyone, but to assume that everyone is emotionally capable of reaching his highest potential.  I have fallen in … Continue reading →

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