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.”

Message in a Bottle- 2

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Our second story today involves a little girl with a sweet message that ends up across the world. In August 2015, 6-year-old Shiloé Khokhar was on vacation with her family in Bermuda when she got an idea. She’d … Continue reading →

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God’s “Seven Messages in a Bottle”

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: We have finally gotten some rain and then Friday I saw my first fall leaves of the season. Life is good. And it is about to get better…the Ya’s are heading to the mountains tomorrow….to Saluda for a … Continue reading →

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A God’s Wink at Chic Fil-A

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Thursday morning I had a call from Brooke and she said that she had just experienced a wonderful random act of kindness that she wanted to tell me about. But it wasn’t just random…it was, also, intentional…and that … Continue reading →

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Another Day…Another Chance at Life

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I fell asleep early Wednesday night and slept through the whole night. These days a good night’s rest is such a wonderful gift! (The latest medications I am on have me bouncing from the bedroom to the bathroom … Continue reading →

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A New Way of Looking at Advent Calendars

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: You must be thinking to yourself…‘Wow…that was fast! Yesterday we were “waiting on autumn” and today Becky has got us waiting on the birth of Jesus with a Christmas Advent calendar.’ Fall really did fly by fast!” … … Continue reading →

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There Are Two Times of Year; Autumn and Waiting for Autumn

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: If you are a ‘fall fan’ (and autumn is, by far, the favorite season of most Americans ) truer words were never spoken…about the anticipation of fall. However, in order to enjoy the season for as long as … Continue reading →

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A Memoir: Race for the Cure (2009-2017)

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: After Tommy and I walked the Race for the Cure together in 2009…the rest of the family mentioned they would be interested in participating too….including Doodle, Lassie, and Carrie. So the picture above is the very first team … Continue reading →

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“Why Can’t I Wear White After Labor Day and Other Fun Facts”

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Shocker! I am not one of these models. (especially the second one) But we do have one thing in common…I love my white jeans and last week I found myself wearing them almost every day since I felt the … Continue reading →

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The Star within the Moon

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: How many gifts can you receive that have a star within a moon? To me that is what makes the moon flower blossom so spectacular…no matter how many times I watch this gorgeous bloom unfold…the beauty of the … Continue reading →

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Here We Go…College Football…It’s that Time Again

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: It’s Welcome Back to College Football Time! The first of September…time for whistles to blow and let the games begin. First off…let me wish everybody a great season and lots of fun! I keep looking down at  my … Continue reading →

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