Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As a teacher we were always encouraged to instruct to the individual …meeting each student’s needs… over simply throwing out information to the class as a whole and letting it fall where it may. Since we know that … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Late yesterday afternoon I went to my bedroom “office” to start today’s blog and sat there wondering what it would be about…I honestly don’t know until I start typing. I am just as curious as anyone else. Suddenly … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Just like one letter can take “Hope” and turn it into “Hoe” 🙂 with a missing “P” …one quick second (between inhaling and exhaling) with our first breath of air…is when the miracle of life begins. In one … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I usually stop a couple of times a week and go through the mail that needs more time to read and make decisions about…rather to keep or throw away. Time management requires some time but I am getting … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Before we get to the “invisible” people in our daily lives…let me share the mystery around the invisible “letter” that disappeared. I went out on the deck yesterday morning and the “P” in HOPE was simply gone. For … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As much as we parents and grandparents want to lead…and guide our children and grandchildren around all the daily obstacles that come with the ‘art’ of growing up…the best results at the end of the journey come when … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday Ann and I had a conversation (during her last chemo infusion) about how important it is to remember that children and youth’s eyes are watching us to see how we handle different diversities of problems. In Ann’s … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When it comes to storytelling…Libby is the champion. Her true stories of just plain daily life in her world will keep you in stitches. Only she can experience the most bizarre circumstances imaginable (that a sitcom writer couldn’t … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Some days I think remind us of a past day so we can better understand how priceless the wonder and mystery of any ordinary day can be. This is the beginning of a new day. I have been … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I have started reading David McCullough’s The Pioneers and as usual, am riveted to all the history of our country told in good old storytelling fashion. I love learning new things about the one subject I have adored … Continue reading →