From her blog winesoakedramblings.com, radio personality and author Vickie van Dyke talks about relationships, love, marriage, sex, parenting, friendship, evolving into the human you want to be and anything else that has to do with LIVING. Always with a g
Why it is so very nice to get nostalgic this time of year. And why sometimes a fond memory can lead to paying it forward.
For all of my friends who have posted that meme, or believe Christmas MUST involve Christ, I invite you to crank up the volume and listen.
Because in my humble opinion we are forever more a family, whether we (you) act like it or not.
Why am I naked? How did I get naked? Should you get naked too?
I will tell you. When you live inside your own ass all you see is shit. Listen and find the light!
If you are guilty of non-stop social media self-promotion, maybe take a moment to listen to this?
A song title from my dear friend Thomas Wade - something to teach us all about saying THE WORDS. Before it's too late.
Why John Mayer's musical definition of love is profound, original and important!
That's correct ... you must be available for happiness in order to find happiness. Are you available or are you not?
Isn't it time you just dove headfirst into your life? Why are we always waiting for something ... anything ... before beginning or doing or experiencing or ... taking that dive?
So ... what do YOU think I'm going to talk about?
Be careful not to confuse the package with the substance. Or why getting older is a beautiful thing ...
... and led to my own personal definition. What is yours?
It's a tricky one ... but you really should try not to mix them up.
Or is it possible to have both?
I have come to believe (via Julie, Linda, Cheryl, Brenda, Leslie and many more) that Destiny knows what it's doing. We just need to pay attention.
It's happening, right? We're getting closer. So what are YOU hoping to achieve?
As it turns out, it IS all about ME ...
Which comes first? Intimacy or intercourse? And should you engage in duty sex?
My first wine soaked ramble ever ... from back in April 2012!
More sage advice from my mother ...
Every time we love, we risk pain. Even unimaginable pain. So why love?
That time I took a poll ... and had an epiphany.
One of my very first blogs (from 2012) and it still makes me laugh ...
Now more than ever, as the world begins to open up, is it so important to remember that we do not live in a couples world ...
Famous words from Elizabeth Gilbert ... and the story of my life.
And the big life lesson I taught my son ... with the help of a cop in motorcycle boots!
How good (or bad) are you at being told? And how do you get better? Just remember to ask How? Who? and Why?
Why you should never put things off ... because death is pretty damn final.
Why it is important ... and why guilt is not.
"Deserve" is a very tricky word. Let's talk about it ...
You end up with less than you settled for. Because the more you change your goalposts, the more other people will insist you change, and the less they will assume they need to give.
... and you might be surprised at my biggest. Hint: it has something to do with my marriage.
What I have said to my own son and what I would say to every child whose parents have split up ...
The real reason I don't paint ... (it's not wine and bon-bons).
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe you need something more. Like those fine folks on The Big Bang!
Are you guilty of judging someone because of what they are wearing?
That would be me. And why, you might ask? One of my favourite blogs from back in 2016, when I realized what a big fat dork I am!
We all think soulmates will bring us joy but the truth is, once you have experienced the joy of a soulmate, how do you ever settle for anything less?
Is there a difference between the two ... and are they always meant to last forever?
How Social Media promotes passive-aggressive behaviour ... and boy, does it ever! winesoakedramblings
Does Gracefully actually mean "Naturally"? Should you be ashamed of Botox or dyed hair? Are you grateful for every breath you are granted? A lesson learned from my friend Glen ... winesoakedramblings
Is it being respected? Being appreciated? Being heard? I don't think so. Listen on ... winesoakedramblings
Are you still running programs (like computer programs only personal) that YOU installed back when you were young? Programs based on books and fairy tales and parents and school and everything BUT reality? Here is how I learned to recognize my faulty drives and ... reboot! winesoakedramblings
A little story about the guy who told me he loved me even while he was living with his ex-wife who was dating my ex-husband (grab a drink) ... winesoakedramblings
How do you mark Mother's Day when you no longer have a mama? Not here on Earth, anyway? Maybe The Heavens can help out ... winesoakedramblings And an original song from Sam Drysdale (my son) written for his grandmother and performed for her in the final weeks of her life. Mother-of-My-Mother-video
And how the heck do you get out of there? Find out the one simple step you can take to stop living in darkness ... winesoakedramblings
Do we require less passion as we age? Do we crave more serenity? More peace? And what exactly is an efficient way to purge passion from your life? Find out how I did it ... and why. winesoakedrambling
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