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.”

Living Longer or More Fully… Listen to Your Dog!

Dear Reader: Lots of God Winks keep poring in from many directions and I had been saving a story that touched me for just the right day… today appeared to be it- Walsh let the family know … that by … Continue reading

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We Live in a World of Uncertainty… That’s for Certain!

Dear Reader: Two weeks ago my largest uncertainty was my eligibility to participate in a new chemo drug… an important make or break change in my fifteen year sojourn fighting this “little c” disease … that was starting to spread … Continue reading

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Come on Storyteller…. There’s Chapters of Conflict and Perseverance yet to Be Written …Before a Surprise Ending!

Dear Reader: I have let myself dawdle from my life story… leaving far too many empty pages dangling in front of me. It’s time to pick up the pen again! Rev up my creative juices and start writing the most … Continue reading

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Holding Hands Part 2

Dear Reader: I have marked September 28 as my turn-around day… the day I reached out to God again. I had woken up early to call my oncologist’s office to ask for a anti-nausea medication and then received notification it … Continue reading

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Showing Up, Trusting the Journey, and Embracing Faith Over Fear….

Dear Reader I have a confession… I am completely bored with myself! Me, Myself, and I! I am ready to be around people… hear funny stories … some jokes… so if you have heard a funny one lately please please … Continue reading

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My Favorite Things…

Dear Reader: Had an epiphany yesterday… why weren’t my symptoms matching my ” sick” feelings… when it comes to this mysterious ” bug. I did have the classic flu signs, took all the standard medications and got in and out … Continue reading

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What’s Going on? ……..

Dear Reader: This little virus actually looks kind of cute but believe me nothing cute about it… I have had now two coronavirus tests…one last night that Tommy performed and the first one a few days ago that Mandy did…and … Continue reading

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We All Fight Our Own Darkness and We All Must Produce Our Own Courage…

Dear Reader: When this title visual popped up the other day… it made me pause to reflect. Courage to fight our way out of dark situations has nothing to do with feelings. It is the act of doing something what … Continue reading

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Some Birthdays are Big Celebrations… Others Memorable… Filled with Gratitude

Dear Reader: Since I spent Saturday and Sunday mainly by myself( not wanting to risk giving anyone else the flu) it gave me lots of time to recognize the far-sighted gift of God that He shares with us. I awoke … Continue reading

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Falling Thoughts on Lasting Impressions…

Dear Reader: With a lot of time on my hands the past few days… it has given me a special gift… to do a self-assessment on myself… (long overdue I might add.) And guess what? Me, Myself, and I are … Continue reading

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