” I am Creating the Life of My Dreams… “

Dear Reader:

Don’t you love those first few moments of awakening consciousness daily… when you recollect the day of the week, the agenda for day… and then suddenly remember you are going to lifetime best friend’s house for a weekend of laughs and shared memories?

It truly does feel (for that fragile moment) of remembered happiness that you are in control of creating the life of your dreams…it is a ” jump out of bed exhilarating vision.”

I would like to say that happened again yesterday ( too… after arriving Friday) upon waking up at Brooke’s… instead my contented self was so relaxed and secure yesterday morning…I rolled over snd slept two more hours! ***We Ya’s all comment how much better we sleep when we are at Edisto together… that sense of soothing security knowing you are surrounded by love and friendship.

We decided to hit the farmers market and get fresh tomatoes, fruits, and flowers… then onto a back roads tour of the ” BORO” and its trademark welcome slogans.

The ” Red Rocking Chair” symbolizes the town’s mantra -Walterboro is the ” Front PORCH of the LOWCOUNTRY.”

Those tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market soon became the most delicious BLT’s and Brooke even found my favorite potato chips-WISE POTATO CHIPS. Happiness is…

Our lunch centerpiece was my vase of zinnias I got at the market!

We got the flower lady to take our picture-Brooke was wearing her new red Chico blouse and I wore my older yellow Chico blouse.

**Main Street Walterboro has some beautiful old southern charm homes!**

**Brooke decorated my bedroom with Lazy Susan’s and memorabilia-too sweet!**

**Oreo, Brooke’s cat was the “Guardian” of the Wine! ( a cat treat always worked for another ” pour.”** 🤗)

Our selected movies 🍿 for Friday Night were Book Club and Book Club -The Next Chapter ( romantic comedy ) Saturday night was Top Gun-Maverick( one more time) and remake of classic-Rebecca.

So until tomorrow…

**… and it is even better when you star gaze together!**

Today is my favorite day-Winnie the Pooh

Surprise Brooke! From all the Ya’s ( and thanks Anne for your artistic additions! )

About Becky Dingle

I was born a Tarheel but ended up a Sandlapper. My grandparents were cotton farmers in Laurens, South Carolina and it was in my grandmother’s house that my love of storytelling began beside an old Franklin stove. When I graduated from Laurens High School, I attended Erskine College (Due West of what?) and would later get my Masters Degree in Education/Social Studies from Charleston Southern. I am presently an adjunct professor/clinical supervisor at CSU and have also taught at the College of Charleston. For 28 years I taught Social Studies through storytelling. My philosophy matched Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Today I still spread this message through workshops and presentations throughout the state. The secret of success in teaching social studies is always in the story. I want to keep learning and being surprised by life…it is the greatest teacher. Like Kermit said, “When you’re green you grow, when you’re ripe you rot.”

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2 Responses to ” I am Creating the Life of My Dreams… “

Gin-g Edwards says:

July 9, 2023 at 7:43 am

What a perfect day…looks like an article out of magazine…the best of times are spent with those we love…have a grand time. You gals look beautiful…

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- Becky Dingle says:
  
  July 9, 2023 at 8:31 am
  
  Thanks Gin-g! So sweet! Friendship warms the soul and makes us glow! You keep getting better! My prayers are with you! 💗🙌
  
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