Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: This is a wonderful “mantra” for those of us lucky enough to live in the lowcountry of South Carolina. I noticed Thursday night that the moon is getting fuller and brighter… ethereal in its beauty. And, as far … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Life always finds a way to keep climbing. When I went out to water the plants yesterday the morning glory vines were going berserk. One had jumped on the fairy picture and was starting to climb around it….in … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: You know you are getting old… when you begin to fear that future generations will never be able to read first-hand historical documents because they can’t write or read cursive. You know you are getting old…when you fear … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The other day in a Huffington Post article on finding your true self and then staying true to it…. an example (was given) of a woman who found a pillow in a small antique shop on sale for … Continue reading →

        Dear Reader: I must confess that I am a closet worrier who can go “willy nilly” on you in a skinny minute. I am all over the place in my visualization about a problem. Sadly….one drawback … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Lately I have realized that before we begin any project or process in life we need to re-check to see if it is right side-up, or facing the front, not back, or even identified correctly before we begin … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: “Nostalgia is defined as “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” Jackson loaned me her tractor she received when she was five years old. Doesn’t it … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: On our last evening at Edisto on our Ya retreat….we came out of self-imposed “retreating” long enough to down a drink, watch the ocean, and have our annual photo made by the prettiest, sweetest young lady we met … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I’m coming home and isn’t returning home after a fabulous week of old friendships really hard? Part of me wants to see home again to make sure the flowers and garden are okay and the grandchildren up and … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I loved this phrase (blog title) that Kate Wolfe-Jenson used in her latest message about understanding value in giving to others. I have always felt somewhat guilty if I were not involved in some big project or mission … Continue reading →