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.”

“Let the Beauty of What You Love Be What You Do”

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I read the title quote for today’s blog (Rumi) I knew this is what I wanted to address today… because every day when I wake up I have the opportunity to discover something new and exciting. For … Continue reading →

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Respecting Personal Space with God Within Us

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: With so much personal family going-on’s around St. Patrick’s Day I didn’t really have time to talk much about St. Patrick himself this year. Yesterday my pastor, Jeff Kackley, decided to do some research himself on the life … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late to Bloom

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: One of my favorite things is mailboxes covered with flowering vines or small shrubs…. my most favorite is our own state flower on top of mailboxes…the yellow jessamine vine. It is very popular this time of the year … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather Brought Me Back Home

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I am back home safe and sound…getting in a little after nine last night. I got to Lincolnville before the rains hit and believe me they hit. Crossing the bridges, however, was spectacular because the lightning  literally lit … Continue reading →

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A “Pocket Kindness” Story

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: This true story of a ‘random act of kindness’ re-enforces my belief that every thing in life does happen for a reason…and that reason connects us to others and the universe simultaneously. Resource: Circles of Kindness from Around … Continue reading →

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“And Now in Age…I Bud Again”

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The quote in the title comes from George Herbert (1633)…an amazingly insightful poet, who metaphorically saw his aging life through a beautiful bud on an old flower that looked like it was dead… more than once..but now had … Continue reading →

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“A Love of Reading”

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As a teacher, when I came across this story, and the desire this young boy, Matthew, had to read anything he could get his hands on…I was touched. ( *And the generosity of the American people, as well … Continue reading →

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Small Acts of Kindness Really Can be Just Small

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When it comes to thinking of a small act of kindness to do on any day that comes along…a small act can go a long way. When I read this little short idea…I thought to myself how simple … Continue reading →

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A Little Nudge Towards a Big Risk and Total Fulfillment

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Today I am leaving to stay over at the Turners to help out with the grandchildren while John is gone…so I thought that an example of a random act of kindness might be just the thing to leave … Continue reading →

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A Lifetime Story in a Single Night

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: You might remember, several years ago,  I started a personal contest with Scheherazade to tell one more story than her famous 1001 Arabian Nights… through blog posting…to write a post each day for 1002 days beating her 1001 … Continue reading →

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