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.”

Amazing Math

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: If you live long enough , you end up eating words and expressions you thought you never would. Especially at a time when any kind eating is a struggle. My son-in law , John, loves math… so he … Continue reading →

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Really! One More Obstacle?????

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Ever since being at John and Mandy’s I live from cocoon to cocoon to cocoon. The girls have been bringing in sweatpants, shirts and layers of-t-shirts…. I feel like a pig in a blanket! I know Dr Jeter … Continue reading →

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I Found the Northwest Passage!!!!!!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Becky Dingle

You didn’t know your old post writer for over 15 years was also a newly recognized trailblazer for any one like me desperately trying to the find the right river fall to topple nutrient’s into the basin -stomach. My niece … Continue reading →

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There is a Balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: This title of my most favorite song I hummed all last night awaiting news of Ben’s surgical procedure is the most comforting song to me 1 have ever heard… I can hear it today and still remember the … Continue reading →

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What a Day!

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was a very busy day! I am totally exhausted so the post will be short. Tommy and Mandy took me home to pick up my mail Vickie collected , essentials I needed and to blow a kiss … Continue reading →

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Life, like a stream, never stops winding or hanging

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was the hardest day… separating from my Ya’s but this year even more surprises were in store. My ” children” had gathered together and from the Ya’s updates about the good and not so good days -health … Continue reading →

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No one can stop the sands of an hour glass…

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Even if we Ya’s were all magicians … we, nor anyone else… can stop the hands of time … as each retreat comes to an end, this stark reality becomes more evident… and we find ourselves staring at … Continue reading →

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Best Birthday… Ever!!!!

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The birthday surprise the Ya’s had been planning for me… made me happier than anything else anyone could have given me! The best wish …the final accumulation of an on-going wish that I didn’t think would ever come … Continue reading →

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October 14… The Day the Tide Began to Turn…

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As each Ya Ya beach day … is sadly ticking so quickly away… I have been enveloped in total love and encouragement ! Friday the 13th was a particularly trying day but got through it nibbling and eating … Continue reading →

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The Throne… My Throne!

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As a little girl didn’t we dream of being a princess or even a queen sitting on a throne in all our majestic glory? It has taken me a lifetime but my magical moments on the throne ( … Continue reading →

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