Author Archives: Becky Dingle

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.”

The Little Island that Wouldn’t Give Up

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I was listening to a podcast on the radio and it was telling the story of the most bombed island in World War II -the Mediterranean island of Malta. Italian and German air bombers conducted over 3000 air … Continue reading →

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The Secret Weapon of Life… Courage

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Tuesday Brooke and I will meet at Edisto Beach for a few days to celebrate another Ya gathering-but it won’t be the same without Jackson and Libby… in absentia. Jackson is still acclimating to her new daily life … Continue reading →

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The Best is Yet to Come

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: How many of us remember being so disappointed at something we counted on that failed to materialize? It’s all part of life isn’t it? But now at the age I am, upon reflection, most things worked out, in … Continue reading →

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Start Again…

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I realized, with a start, the other day that I never remember either of my grandmothers… not completely dressed and ready to start the day. It was a source of pride to that generation to have someone mention, … Continue reading →

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And the Waves Keep Coming…

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The watercolor in the title painting came out in 2018… it was titled ” Carolina Girl” … based on a photo taken by Brooke at a Ya retreat on Edisto Beach of me…a year or so earlier. I … Continue reading →

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Summer is a State of Mind

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Even though the summer solstice falls on Sunday June 20 this year… we southerners proclaim that Summer Starts in April…so by now-the middle of May we should be deep in summer! However Mother Nature decided to play a … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Time as a Gift

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I remember the days of working full time as a teacher and single mother of three children and staying angry at time. How unfair it was to have the same amount of hours, minutes, and seconds each day … Continue reading →

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Watching History… Watching You

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday Eva Cate could hardly wait to give me her “present.” It had been a project in social studies. Each student was to tell what a grandparent had taught them about history and she quickly chose me-the retired … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Dappled Day

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I returned home from our family Mother’s Day gathering yesterday I placed the pink dahlias and teapot succulent under the tree while I carried in other packages. It wasn’t until late afternoon that I went back out … Continue reading →

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Strong as a Mother

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I can think of no better analogy than the title of this blog. Think about it. A mother is suppose to do the impossible! And not just in the day-to-day work, sacrifice and love. In essence a mother … Continue reading →

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