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.”

“A Life Lived With Love is Enough”

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Becky Dingle

(Digital Painting by Jeremiah Morelli) Dear Reader: Oh how I love this scene…Lanterns and books leading me on my path through life amid shrouded misty mysteries…I can’t imagine anything more perfect-two of my all-time favorite images! This is one of … Continue reading →

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A Meal Together…”A Ceremony of the Ordinary”

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: How I longed for years, when the children were growing up, to never again hear the same repeated daily question, “What’s for dinner?” If only (I would daydream) we could eliminate meals (prepared by me) from the daily … Continue reading →

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A Viking and Three Mermaids sailed into Summerville

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Isn’t the greatest thing about life…happy surprises? Honey called me last week and said, “Guess what? Kewin and Rikke Larsen are coming to the mountains to stay with Mike and me a few days and then heading to … Continue reading →

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A Gift of Summerville History

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday morning I was so filled with anticipation that I could hardly stand myself! Beth Brewer emailed me Tuesday evening to ask if I would be interested in a manettia vine, originally from her Uncle Frank’s yard. Uncle … Continue reading →

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“Living with Faith and Hope in the Small Corners of our Lives”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I have done several blogs on nooks and crannies…I have been drawn to the corners of life since I was a little girl. Nooks and crannies were my favorite places to hide out and live in throughout my … Continue reading →

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Are Clams Really Happy?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Have you ever wondered how the expression “Happy as a clam” came about….I mean, really, how does anyone know they are happy? They make me happy when I eat New England clam chowder but I don’t think dying … Continue reading →

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Getting Caught Up in the “Tic for Tac” Game

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Don’t we wish that this would be the scales we were asked to step on when being weighed at our doctors’ offices? No fear of a negative or hurtful comment. After a decade of cancer treatments with a … Continue reading →

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“How to Die Young…As Late As Possible” – Try HAM

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I just welcomed my newest addition to the garden that I got at the Vintage South L.L.C. antique shop last Friday. The price was so.o.o..o low on this wrought iron planter…so much so that I couldn’t just walk … Continue reading →

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Hope and Happiness Comes in All Different Forms

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday I was carrying some bags of groceries inside and doing my ridiculous juggling act on the porch….trying to keep the storm door open while balancing groceries and turning the door knob (on the main front door) all … Continue reading →

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Permanence Lives in the Unseen

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I remember during my childhood seeing these five letters a lot. They would pop up at the end of a movie or a short story or novel. I remember asking mother what it meant and she told me … Continue reading →

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