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.”

Never Forget to Focus on the Happy Christmas Spirit that includes just plain FUN …

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Becky Dingle

So glad Tommy and Kaitlyn went on to the mountains -a day later but stayed later too… it was the very best remedy after losing Schatzi so suddenly! Numbers Play an important role in December -the Christmas Month-both mother/ hostesses … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Christmas Spirit Home to my beloved state

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Aren’t there so many different memory perspectives of our imagery ( from childhood on) of the Wisemen kneeling before the newborn king. And still true… if we are spiritually ” wise” … then we understand the secret of life, love, … Continue reading →

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Never Walk into December without the Most Beautiful Gifts… blessings of Peace, Love, HEALTH, faith, and Good Tidings …

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: There is a lot of activity going on ( SATURDAY) -yesterday-with new residents moving in …. busy and hectic. But thankfully for me … long-time friend…Anne Peterson arrived …bringing a surprise-Pam Stewart-both from my church -Dorchester Presbyterian Church … Continue reading →

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Guess Who I Found at the edge of my Garden Plot?

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Thursday Mandy and I went outside into my backyard and patio. Mandy started cleaning out broken planters and debris. As I strolled around I stopped … there was a statue of Rebekah ( Rebecca) from the Biblical story … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Turns What We Have … Into Enough…

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Even though a series of health disasters coupled to make it necessary ( for me) to go off all cancer medicine but daily necessitate more intensive vital check-ups…. ( with all kinds of different medicines with someone responsible … Continue reading →

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Angels Watch Us, and Wrap Gently Around Us … Whispering … (to Remind Us…) We Are Loved…!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I must admit I have felt the presence of angels here more than anytime in the past that I can remember …and that ” presence” has brought me such comfort! So I told Mandy that the little artificial … Continue reading →

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Tuesday ( Day of Giving)

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Have you ever stopped to consider that most times the rather rare feelings of exultation and exhilaration, don’t appear as a ” product” but as a ” process?” Giving Tuesday inspired me throughout the day with varied creative ideas among … Continue reading →

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“Homemade Furniture from My Wonderful Children…. love and gratitude

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Two nights and days in my new home and still busy, busy busy…besides lots of medical visits -three different nurse/ therapists in the room yesterday! The only “downer” -no hot water in the bathroom or kitchen… maintenance man … Continue reading →

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The Love of Family, Favorite Team and Friends

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Most of yesterday my family ( in their mother’s new abode) was busy… everyone but me (I wasn’t allowed) -busy moving furniture and all kinds of things-Started working early in the day for the simple fact that this … Continue reading →

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