Vickie van Dyke
@vickievandyke.bsky.social
Midday Host at WAVE 98.3 FM - Vancouver's Coolest Vibe. Blogger (winesoakedramblings.com), author (Confessions of a Potty-Mouthed Chef), adventurer, chef, singer, songwriter and Sam Drysdale's proud mama.
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Pause your doomscrolling and listen to this story.
September 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Pause your doomscrolling and listen to this story.
And so I had a PET Scan (ouch) ...
Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?) winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/18/p...
Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?) winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/18/p...
Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?)
I know this may be difficult to believe (ha!) but I have never been the world’s most patient person. Some might even call lack of patience my fatal flaw. It is something I have worked on my entire …
winesoakedramblings.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And so I had a PET Scan (ouch) ...
Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?) winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/18/p...
Part 3 – The Wait (What Will the PET Scan Show?) winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/18/p...
And the spot is "suspicious" ...
Part 2 –Why Yesterday Was Not the Best Day of My Life (pesky tumour) … But Also Not the Worst! winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/12/p...
Part 2 –Why Yesterday Was Not the Best Day of My Life (pesky tumour) … But Also Not the Worst! winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/12/p...
Part 2 –Why Yesterday Was Not the Best Day of My Life (pesky tumour) … But Also Not the Worst!
And so the saga of “the spot” on my lung continues. And I do think it’s weird that no one in the medical profession, not the radiologist or the emerg doc or my family doc or the respirologist at th…
winesoakedramblings.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And the spot is "suspicious" ...
Part 2 –Why Yesterday Was Not the Best Day of My Life (pesky tumour) … But Also Not the Worst! winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/12/p...
Part 2 –Why Yesterday Was Not the Best Day of My Life (pesky tumour) … But Also Not the Worst! winesoakedramblings.com/2025/08/12/p...
So they found a spot on my lung ...
Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life winesoakedramblings.com/2025/07/21/w...
Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life winesoakedramblings.com/2025/07/21/w...
Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life
(or … How Would You Feel if They Found a Spot on Your Lung?) I haven’t been blogging for some time, mostly because I’ve been sick. Went on a plane, went on a cruise, picked up some nasty bug and 5 …
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August 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So they found a spot on my lung ...
Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life winesoakedramblings.com/2025/07/21/w...
Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life winesoakedramblings.com/2025/07/21/w...
My friend Therese asked ChatGPT to write a letter from God to Donald Trump and the result is quite astonishing! Perhaps if everyone shares it, it will its way to him!
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August 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My friend Therese asked ChatGPT to write a letter from God to Donald Trump and the result is quite astonishing! Perhaps if everyone shares it, it will its way to him!
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I ask myself this same question every damn day ...
May 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I ask myself this same question every damn day ...
I never thought I would ever see America "accept" this type of insanity SO QUIETLY! Y'all need to find a thousand Charlie A's south of the border!
Dear Democrats + American "friends"
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Even when your president says it is "unlikely" that he will use military force against our country it still worthy of a resounding response.
Right?
But we hear crickets.
You might be okay with the end of the rule of law.
Not us.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Trump says ‘highly unlikely’ U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump says it is 'highly unlikely' the United States would ever use military force to annex Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I never thought I would ever see America "accept" this type of insanity SO QUIETLY! Y'all need to find a thousand Charlie A's south of the border!
If you want a clear and succinct explanation of why the stock market is going crazy (on purpose), just read this!
April 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
If you want a clear and succinct explanation of why the stock market is going crazy (on purpose), just read this!
We all need this right now.
I needed this so badly today.
This is Ripley. He was nervous about taking the stairs. May have panicked a bit. 12/10
April 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We all need this right now.
A very real and succinct explanation of why ...
April 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A very real and succinct explanation of why ...
Something's gotta make you laugh today ...
April 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Something's gotta make you laugh today ...
This is a CRAZY story and well the worth the read. If you believe it can't happen to a Canadian citizen, think again!
March 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This is a CRAZY story and well the worth the read. If you believe it can't happen to a Canadian citizen, think again!
Love these guys! Turns out truth is easy ... and popular!
MeidasTouch BURIES Joe Rogan And Other Right-Wing Podcasts – Again. The MeidasTouch Podcast reigns supreme as podcast leader in total downloads and views with a staggering 141% audience surge.
MeidasTouch BURIES Joe Rogan And Other Right-Wing Podcasts – Again
The MeidasTouch Podcast reigns supreme as podcast leader in total downloads and views with a staggering 141% audience surge.
www.thealtmedia.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Love these guys! Turns out truth is easy ... and popular!
If you only watch one thing today, THIS is it! Psychological warfare is rampant and YOU may be falling for it.
The Poisoning of the American Mind: How Fox News Conditioned A Nation for Tyranny
🚨In this video, we expose how Fox News conditioned millions to accept authoritarianism. Through fear and repetition, it eroded trust in democracy and normalized lawlessness.
youtu.be/9fonZx8ai1g
🚨In this video, we expose how Fox News conditioned millions to accept authoritarianism. Through fear and repetition, it eroded trust in democracy and normalized lawlessness.
youtu.be/9fonZx8ai1g
The Poisoning of the American Mind: How Fox News Conditioned A Nation for Tyranny
YouTube video by The Intellectualist
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March 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If you only watch one thing today, THIS is it! Psychological warfare is rampant and YOU may be falling for it.
I'm going to start doing this!
Even when we are on social war footing, Canadians believe in the importance of being polite.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
Considerate shoppers make sure to spare the next shopper from having to determine if a product is from the USA.
March 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'm going to start doing this!
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Today's newsletter is about @mmfa.bsky.social's study from last week about the right's media dominance, with my commentary on something that doesn't get talked about much: funding www.readtpa.com/p/media-matt...
Media Matters Report on Conservative Media Dominance Reveals What Progressive Donors Don't Want to Hear
Conservative dominance of digital platforms is driven by billionaire backing that the left hasn't matched
www.readtpa.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today's newsletter is about @mmfa.bsky.social's study from last week about the right's media dominance, with my commentary on something that doesn't get talked about much: funding www.readtpa.com/p/media-matt...
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I don’t have to agree with the Gaza protestors to defend their right to protest.
And I don’t have to want Venezuelan gang members to be here on our soil, to defend their right to due process.
Either we are a nation of laws or we are not.
And if we are not, then all is lost.
And I don’t have to want Venezuelan gang members to be here on our soil, to defend their right to due process.
Either we are a nation of laws or we are not.
And if we are not, then all is lost.
March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I don’t have to agree with the Gaza protestors to defend their right to protest.
And I don’t have to want Venezuelan gang members to be here on our soil, to defend their right to due process.
Either we are a nation of laws or we are not.
And if we are not, then all is lost.
And I don’t have to want Venezuelan gang members to be here on our soil, to defend their right to due process.
Either we are a nation of laws or we are not.
And if we are not, then all is lost.
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To add context for those needing alt text. It's a half amf half imagine of Zelenskyy's face looking fresh and optimistic in collar and tie compared to now. World weary, furrowed, rugged and saddened.
One of the best photos I have seen in response to “why don’t you wear a suit”
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
To add context for those needing alt text. It's a half amf half imagine of Zelenskyy's face looking fresh and optimistic in collar and tie compared to now. World weary, furrowed, rugged and saddened.
Ummmm ... YES!!!
Odds of CPC majority, Jan. 19, 2025 = >99%
Odds of CPC majority, March 16, 2025 = 13%
338 Sunday Update ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
Odds of CPC majority, March 16, 2025 = 13%
338 Sunday Update ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
338 Sunday Update: A Stunning Reversal—The Conservative Lead is Gone
A historic turnaround in the polls sets the stage for a dramatic election campaign. Buckle up.
www.338canada.ca
March 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ummmm ... YES!!!
This guy nails it brilliantly!!
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This guy nails it brilliantly!!
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Thank you for all the kind messages! Remember to add the MeidasTouch Podcast today.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzU...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzU...
March 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Thank you for all the kind messages! Remember to add the MeidasTouch Podcast today.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzU...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/34NcOzU...
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Nature is healing 🙏
March 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Nature is healing 🙏
Fucking nuts!!!
“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
March 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Fucking nuts!!!
Well @charlieangus104.bsky.social how do you like our new Canadian anthem - www.quintenews.com/2025/02/26/3...
Local retired teacher battling tariffs through song
A Prince Edward County man has put pen to paper in a response to the tariff threat made by U.S. President Dona...
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March 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Well @charlieangus104.bsky.social how do you like our new Canadian anthem - www.quintenews.com/2025/02/26/3...
Yes, there is a way Canadians can help and here it is ... SIGN!
We kicked holocaust denier Ernst Zündel out of Canada.
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support
Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threate...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Yes, there is a way Canadians can help and here it is ... SIGN!