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 Calm Before the Storm

Dear Reader: I am hoping this (rather) depressing picture of my empty front porch will be the worst part of the storm. My first responsibility has been to bring “Big Red” in and put it on my side… safe and … Continue reading

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Peek or Boo Matthew!

Dear Reader: After putting up (what I thought was) all the “Boo” decorations I opened my linen closet to find a towel and out came more “Boo’s!” How could I have forgotten my lit “Boo” sign….since it has batteries maybe … Continue reading

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Every Day Leave Room for a Miracle

  Dear Reader: I started this blog Monday afternoon after I wrote a note to my sweet niece, Carrie, thanking her for giving me some thoughtful note cards and also these “Believe” mini-cards with pop-open messages of hope, faith, and … Continue reading

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Recognizing and Acknowledging Each Other’s Existence

  Dear Reader: I just happened to catch the tail end of Good Morning America yesterday before I headed out and the ensuing discussion, among co-anchors George, Robin, and news anchor Amy, caught my attention. They were talking about the 5/10 theory … Continue reading

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Setting Our Sights in Life

Dear Reader: While I was babysitting the grandchildren this past weekend….I actually had time to think about setting some new goals in my life…nothing outlandish…just more of an extension of what is already in place. Right now these dreams haven’t … Continue reading

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Unspoken Love

  Dear Reader: Occasionally I like to look back in the blogs and see what was going on in my life and thoughts on the exact day the year before. It never ceases to surprise me how many events have … Continue reading

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Hello October!!!

Dear Reader: This will be a little short blog entry today because I want to play with my grandchildren (Tigger included of course) all day! It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! And of course…since it is the first day … Continue reading

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Sights of the Season

Dear Reader: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” -Albert Camus This beautiful quote  is so true. In the autumn we just trade the beauty of flowers…for leaves…glorious leaves of every color! “Big Red” has had a … Continue reading

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Belonginess

Dear Reader: When I looked up the term “Belonging” yesterday…the word “Belonginess” was right beside it. (I don’t ever recollect using that term but, instead, using belonging to cover everything that went with its definition.) “Belonginess” expands the term….Webster dictionary defines it … Continue reading

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It’s a “Boo-Fabulous” World!

Dear Reader: As the month winds down here in the next few days…I feel like I have been celebrating birthdays and life all month….and actually I have! September has brought some “Boo Hoo” lows, filled with “BooBoo Owies“… but also … Continue reading

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