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.”

Veterans , Courage, Sacrifice and Every day Heroes

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Why do some people seem to have been born with a little something extra -perhaps the term is just ” divine grit” that will take you through any life challenge-a good way to recognize Veterans Day this year! Yesterday my … Continue reading →

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I Think Change is A- Coming

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: For me myself and I change is truly coming faster than than my poor brain can absorb . In 1963 Sam had two separate incidents that helped his song become the the crying call of the civil rights … Continue reading →

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Shock and And Surprise

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader! After feeling like I had just gotten through a blood work I was called the next day to return for IV more fluid-sweet John got donuts creatine iV -d! . Went through my system! But the worst Thursday … Continue reading →

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Listening is Hearing What Isn’t Said….

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader; Short Chapel of Hope true story today. Mandy took me to my oncologist appointment… Dr Jeter was absent but met with one of the medical team staff. Weight-wise the same…. ( around 100) but I told the nurse … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Listening and Understanding through God’s Creatures

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As I was sunning yesterday after my two in-house visits from my two assigned therapists ( Steve and later Anne) whom I both adore. I went outside to sun… pleased at my results) I want my strength back … Continue reading →

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Art Mats of the Holiday Seasons… small center-mixture of white colors for ghost and darker colors for nights, the browns for pilgrims, roasted turkeys and largest circle for mistletoe and Christmas foliage for the Christ Child

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader! It is so nice to have a budding artist in the family… now that Eva Cate is in middle school the projects and qualities of work have changed amazingly! But when the sizes and colors of the seasons … Continue reading →

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When a ” New ” Wind Blows Your Way… An Opportunity for Change Arrives!

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Daylight Savings Time Dear Reader: I feel sure that all the controversy… surrounding some erroneous historical facts… over the years… about daylight saving time… now coupled with increasing medical warnings about the time-change causing health issues has lead many people … Continue reading →

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Sports, Family, and Love… A Winning Combination… ( Finally!)

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The family got together yesterday to watch the Clemson-Notre Dame game….at Tommy and Kaitlyn. I must admit I was a little hesitant… I love my Clemson Tigers so much, as well as, Coach Dabo, I want them to … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Life!

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Becky Dingle

And never a step behind Jo dufford has discovered a way to send ” electronic ” bouquets that sparkle too… a day with flowers to a gal who misses her garden flowers ! This statement is so true! We learn … Continue reading →

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The Sun is a Daily Reminder that We Can Rise Again from the Darkness…We Can Shine Our Own Light

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Every morning when I rise these days… I still momentarily look around my new cute little room and for a few seconds wonder what I am doing here? Then the memory gates abruptly open and the past few … Continue reading →

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