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.”

Fabulous Faithful Ferns

  Dear Reader: While I was walking around taking photos of decorated fall designs on homes in the neighborhoods near me Monday…I came to a dead end and there was the most breath-taking fern forest, for lack of a better … Continue reading

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Finding Fall

Dear Reader: I was looking for an excuse to be outside yesterday and I found it. When I went walking Sunday evening I took my IPhone and found some Fall decorations in a few yards, porches, and doors. I took … Continue reading

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We Are the Universe

Dear Reader: We are the universe. Doesn’t that sound like something out of a sci-fi fiction novel or a space alien B-rated movie? Me…little me…I am the universe? Ah…you’re pulling my leg! Really? We are not “in” the universe, we … Continue reading

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Life is a Balancing Act of Holding On and Letting Go

Dear Reader: I have never been an obituary reader…unless, of course, the death announcement involves someone very close to me. But I don’t read the obituaries daily or  “religiously” like some folks. In fact I have always gotten tickled at … Continue reading

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Practicing Soul Care…

Dear Reader: I think we all forget that just like our bodies…our souls need nourishment and healing too. If we have annual physicals…what about annual soul “physicals?” Do we stop and re-think life based on what our soul is telling … Continue reading

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Beautiful “Boos”!

Dear Reader: Look at another cute gift (sign above) from my friend, Debbie Baker, who, unfortunately had recent gall bladder surgery and couldn’t join Sue Anne and myself at Gin-g’s delicious birthday luncheon she held for me. Thank you gals…as … Continue reading

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There’s Always Time for a “Breath Prayer”

Dear Reader: Doesn’t it seem like sometimes in this hectic rush through life (our society seems to have chosen as some kind of national “mantra”) that we need to step back and let our soul choose a mantra…designed just for … Continue reading

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Blessings of a New Moon

Dear Reader: Look at these beautiful asters…lavender and pink…just gorgeous! Doodle dropped them off yesterday in this adorable basket. So pretty! To top it off we also had a chance to really sit down and talk and catch up on … Continue reading

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Autumn’s Blessings

Dear Reader: Fall has fallen with blessings more numerous than leaves. As I had time yesterday to slowly go through and read each birthday card and look at all the surcies bestowed upon me…I realized, once again, how very blessed … Continue reading

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Let Life Surprise You

Dear Reader: I learned so many lessons this past week helping with the children and just listening to their thoughts. There was one incident that made me realize the importance of “letting life surprise us.” We shouldn’t be in such … Continue reading

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