Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Man has questioned if God has a sense of humor since the beginning of time, but have left it up mainly to comedians to answer it. Jokes, like pointing to giraffes or a platypus, aimed at the audience…question … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When Mandy and I took Eva Cate to see the Disney movie SING Monday, we was saw a lot of previews…a lot. The one that already had us tearing up was A Dog’s Purpose. I might have to wait … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Winter time for a gardener is a much needed period of time for reflection. Gardens have taught me that spirituality belongs to no particular denomination or religion, it is just a beautiful connection between us and our Creator … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday I sent a copy of the photo of the “Terrific Trio” of Eva Cate and her two best friends, along with Mrs. Kent their teacher, to Mandy to forward on to Mrs. Kent to have with an … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Isn’t it a nice feeling to be needed? If I had to make a list of my greatest fears in life, I think this would top the list…no longer being needed. (And just not needed, but a burden … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: How I do admire creativity that helps solves everyday, mundane problems and this story is about that very thing…pot holes! Once again, this story showed up on the CBS Sunday Morning Show…I think I could do years of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As I was lazily fixing a bowl of grits yesterday morning…I turned the television on to the CBS Sunday Morning Show and I found myself putting my bowl down to concentrate harder on the first story of the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Looking in the mirror these days takes an act of courage….especially first thing in the morning with no make-up, runny eyes and nose. I wipe, honk, and blink a few times to confirm this is still me staring … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Have you ever gotten in a shouting match with a spouse, friend, parent, child, or someone else who you felt “Did you wrong?” I rarely find myself in shouting matches since I have such an abhorrence to them…but … Continue reading →

Dear Readers: I love whimsical metaphors with a kick and this saying does just that. We are so used to seeing gloomy-looking signs saying “The End is Coming” that seeing a sign that says  “The Beginning is Near” turns our … Continue reading →