Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: This was definitely a “Fourth Celebration” for the books…scrapbooks that is. There were so many things going on…it made your head swirl…It is one of those special occasions that requires removing the ‘bone from your hair and chewing … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Last evening the humidity was so thick (like Nancyjean says) one had to chew it before you swallowed. But the humidity was not the only thing thick…so was the air of anticipation…waiting to find out the gender of the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: “Big Red” is bursting with patriotic pride and big red geranium blooms. It has just outdone itself this holiday. If a plant could salute…I do believe “Big Red”  would be standing tall in position.  It’s overflow of health … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: It is at exciting times, like our family is experiencing now, that it is easier to become immersed in the delight and exhilaration of life. We find ourselves wishing we could just “skim” over the troubled waters of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I have been hinting that there is some “changes in the air” feelings circulating around our family homestead. Ever since Tommy and Kaitlyn’s wedding some speculation that Mollie might be expecting again (no celebratory champagne indulgence at the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: What a day yesterday was …a combination of interstate highways and “Old State (back) Roads” amid thunder showers to and from Columbia. Brooke and I had a ball! We arrived at Jackson’s home in Columbia just as the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: John and Mandy have had Eva Cate participating in several mini-day camps to keep her busy and having fun this summer. Most of these are put on by the “Rec” Center in Mt. Pleasant. But Mandy also signed … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I have watched so many Hallmark movies I can almost tell you to the minute when the story line is going to start tattering and the relationship between the couple is going to start falling apart. It takes … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday evening I started reflecting back on all the activities of the first two days of this week and I felt this nostalgic love for my “little” town sweep over me unexpectedly. I love showing it off and … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Mollie came to town yesterday and we had a girl’s day out…it has been a long time since we have had a chance to hang together…we had lunch at Five Loaves, went to several boutiques and gift shops … Continue reading →