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.”

The Importance of Not Skipping to the End…

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Anne and I are averaging swapping out our Louise Penny detective series stories about every other week. Because of the hurricane Anne had time (and electricity) to finish one whole book in the series. Tuesday she got back … Continue reading →

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Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Miracles!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I woke up yesterday morning the rain had finally ceased. There were no wind gusts..all was quiet. The forecast was for partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures around 80. (That was a big jump from 70 (as … Continue reading →

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A Simple Thank You

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Becky Dingle

  Dear Reader: So far today the weather here has seemed more like a long thunderstorm…just without the thunder or lightning. The rain and winds are supposed to pick up, however,  a little more between 12 and 3 today (Monday) … Continue reading →

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All is Calm…All is Cool…but it’s Coming…

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: It is 2:45 Sunday afternoon as I start this blog. We woke up to temps in the sixties. It is overcast and still calm. A few gusts of wind pick up now and then to scatter the pine … Continue reading →

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“It’s A Small, Small World”…

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Becky Dingle

  Dear Reader: Each day I grow older I also grow deeper… in my thoughts about the world we live in. Yesterday was a case-in-point. I slept later than I have in a long time. It was so refreshing! By … Continue reading →

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There are Two Times of the Year…Autumn and Waiting for Autumn

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: While we have all been anxiously watching weather reports for the past few days on Hurricane Irma…Fall “snuck” into the Lowcountry. (When I checked to see if “snuck’ was a real word I was assured that it was … Continue reading →

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Which is Worst? To be Locked In or Out?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I read this phrase the other day “Which is the worst? To be locked in or out?” …it made me pause and think about the statement. (I re-read it again while trying to decide if one situation … Continue reading →

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Be the Miracle

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Lately one of the popular mantras used in marketing different products has been: Be the Change! You have probably either seen it on television commercials or heard it from motivational speakers, educational and/or religious leaders. The expression finds … Continue reading →

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The “Uneasy” Feeling with “We Need to Talk”

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Haven’t we all heard the words “We need to talk” and immediately we feel our stomachs start tightening into a knot? The situation can vary from an electrician or plumber (after checking on a problem in our homes) … Continue reading →

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Choose Happy…Each and Every Day!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I am happy. I am so happy. The Lowcountry Race for the Cure will be taking place October 21 at Daniel Island and here I am getting ready to walk it one more time…a walking miracle…I know it … Continue reading →

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