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.”

Learning to Accept Challenges Without Expecting Perfection!

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader! What a day yesterday was … a day still full of long-term challenges BUT happy hopeful short-term successes that put a smile on a lot of faces!!! Especially mine! Hard work does pay off !!!!!!!!!!! What I am … Continue reading →

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Did You Know …YOU Made an Impact Today?

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: It is very easy to forget the good luck first day of November rabbit… ” ” Rabbit! Rabbit!” especially when it follows Halloween, as candy highs continue circulating through the blood stream while cranky children bemoan going to … Continue reading →

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HOPE is the Only Thing Stronger than FEAR!

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Talk about a God Wink… over these past four days God has intervened and revealed His Power to me! Our physical bodies ( even our brains) don’t govern our well-being … only God can do that … and … Continue reading →

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Coming Full Circle

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: October 28… the day Boo’s mind over f i n a l l y lifted… without doubt under God’s intervention . The night before this miracle happened… Tommy and Kaitlyn brought over a pot stew-my favorite meal And … Continue reading →

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What Would Your Comment Be … Back to the World?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I can only go so long without contemplating a Mary Oliver poem. Many times they put us on the spot… which is good for our heart and soul! For example: … ” And that is just the point … Continue reading →

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SURPRISE!

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was a long day that included a medical representative for home visits who arrived to get personal information that took forever it seemed… glad for the service…for myself and Mandy but our medical system is so bogged … Continue reading →

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Do-Over Day!!! I Feel Like a New Woman!!!!

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Joy takes so many forms in life but yesterday it appeared in the form of a hot frothy shower-( I was sitting in a shower chair that only added to my sheer delight in what felt like what … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Day Makes

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Remember yesterday…when you were reading Wednesday’s post and it was just filled with pictures of beautiful flowers, gardens and scenic novelties, amid other signs of autumn’s unique charm? We discussed how important it was to take in the … Continue reading →

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An Autumn Picture Perfect Story…

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Becky Dingle

The funniest thing happened yesterday… timing could not have been more perfect! Mandy bravely grabbed the razor and we went outside on the deck where she removed stray lipsy old hair that only grew in certain areas that I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Intuition Over Your Anxiety

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Didn’t many of us grow up having to memorize Descartes’ quotes on thinking…. like… If you happen to be an overthinker… like me… you can really do a number on yourself and … NOT in a positive way.! … Continue reading →

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