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 Day of Reflection and Rest

Dear Reader: I just want to share a few quick moments of reflections on the beautiful day immortalized as Tommy’s and Kaitlyn’s Wedding Day. I woke up yesterday morning at 6:30…pop-eyed and ready to go. I worked on my blessing … Continue reading

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The Joy of Anticipation

Dear Reader: Yesterday morning I woke up early…my mind swirling in its half-awakened, half-asleep condition. “What day was it?” “Ah…Friday…what was going on, what did I need to do?” And groggily I lay there and went over the list in … Continue reading

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“Normal Day…Let Me Be Aware of the Treasure You Are” 

Dear Reader: I came across one of my favorite quotes “accidentally” earlier this week and I think today, Friday, the day before the “BIG EVENT” is the perfect day to share it again. “Normal day…Let me be aware of the … Continue reading

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Living in the Realm of Possibility

Dear Reader: Isn’t one of the most important things in life… the creation of our own unique ‘realm of possibility?’ Last night as I sat out in the garden around 7:30…watching the sun slowly sink in the west…I looked down … Continue reading

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“I Am the Story of Myself”

Dear Reader: Monday night I remembered a quip that I always told my students on the first day of class. I told them if anyone ever asked  “Who are you?” Always respond with “I am the story of myself.” When … Continue reading

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“Big Red” is Getting Ready!

Dear Reader: “Big Red” senses something special is coming soon! The biggest red blooms are dangling down off the end of the bench due to the sheer volume and weight of the blooms! With the gusty winds yesterday I wondered … Continue reading

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Going on a Living Spree…

Dear Reader: When I came across this cute saying from AuntBeesArtStudio…I “assumed” Aunt Bee must be from the south. If she is…she is a southern transplant living in Sacramento, California. Either way…I liked the saying Aunt Bee! I feel like … Continue reading

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When the Dimmer Becomes our Best Friend…

Dear Reader: Aren’t there certain ‘subtle’ signs that we are getting older without having to wait on a birthday or glance at the calendar year or even mirror? I was trying to think back when I first considered myself ‘not … Continue reading

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Kilroy Was Here!

Dear Reader: It has been awhile since I have just shared a history story with you for a blog post…so when Jo sent me the ‘story behind the story‘ of the expression “Kilroy was here” I knew it was a … Continue reading

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Problems are Just Clouds

Dear Reader: I loved yesterday morning…the cloud coverage was wonderful…keeping the direct sun off the plants and me…allowing me to work in the garden in total comfort! Wasn’t it a refreshing breeze blowing most of the day? A great day … Continue reading

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