Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As I have been pointing out these past few blog posts…my garden seems to sense now that the difficult struggle to survive seasonal summer heat and drought has passed. The summer flowers that took up their individual spaces … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I think Honey’s hand-made clay turtle represents my thoughts on slowing down in the best and cutest way! I have so much fun changing flowers in it…enjoying the different attire of the creative ‘Honey’ turtle planter! Slowing down … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The last two nights…Halloween and All Saint’s night…I have slept so soundly. It was 48 degrees when ‘Summerville’ woke up yesterday. Thursday night, as the cold front arrived following the record-breaking 86 degrees Halloween…lightning, thunder, and pouring rain … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The day after Halloween is always De-“Booing” Day. Over the years I have collected so many “Boo” items from friends and family that it takes quite awhile to replace “Boo” Halloween decor with fall wreaths, plain pumpkins (no … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Throughout the past few years super heroes have changed  quite frequently by the costumes of my grandsons….from Captain America (Rutledge’s favorite) to Super Man for little Jake to Spider Man…shared by all…along with Lachlan’s favorite Paw Patrol Super … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Wednesday when Donna Rae stopped by she mentioned that her grandson, Tanner, would be playing the organ at Strawberry Chapel the Sunday of November 10. This old historic chapel is only open for worship and visitors four times … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: A couple of days ago…as I walked into my “Happy Room” the late afternoon sun was shining through the storm door window and setting the right side of the hearth aflame with light…leaving the left side in darkness. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday was First Responders’ Day and what a well-deserved recognition it was and is among our community, state, and regional American heroes! Last summer the bill to recognize first responders was voted into law…choosing October 28 as the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: It’s been awhile since I have shared any of my personal thoughts about my elevator journey through the rocky path in life marked “Breast Cancer.” Sometimes I am able to almost forget I have it…until the next oncology … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: There are enough mysteries and wonders galore at Edisto to keep Brooke and me “adventuring” for years to come. (Each time I go I hear about something “fresh” to capture the imagination or simply  take in the … Continue reading →