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 Balance of Nature and Life

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Maybe it is the “Libra” (scales) in me that is more comfortable when my personal life is balanced and in sync with a rhythm that suits my personality and energy level… because I do intuitively sense when I … Continue reading →

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“No Beginning or Ending- Just Changing”

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: While I was waiting for my three month check-up with my (relatively) new primary doctor- Dr. Sara Montoya….(who I adore) I saw a stack of  local “free” publications sitting on a waiting room table. I picked one up … Continue reading →

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“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: If we learn no other lesson from the ‘once in a thousand years’ storm’… I believe this quote by Vincent Van Gogh says it all. As we watched the whole process of rebuilding one’s life again (vicariously) through … Continue reading →

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…”Every Leaf is a Flower”

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As I was leaving Mandy and John’s neighborhood (Wakendaw Lakes) last evening….the community farewell sign (that changes seasonally) said: “Autumn is a second spring and every leaf is a flower.”       … And this is just … Continue reading →

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For Whom the Sea Glass Chimes…It Chimes for Thee”

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: For once I am at a lost for words. Where do I start to tell this story? An Erskine Reunion at Edisto Beach gone astray… When I finally reached my home yesterday I got down on my knees … Continue reading →

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Be back on Thursday

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The plans of mice and men and Ya’s and floods ( including bullfrogs) often go astray- long story but hope to back in action Thursday October 8! Believe me I have missed all of you but know that … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Back Soon…

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Conditions at Edisto prevented me from getting home yesterday. Hope to get home soon. Everyone take care! Lots of stories are coming!

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Searching for Sunday

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Searching for Sunday is the book that our Sunday School class is studying this year. We have just started into the first couple of chapters and I find it interesting that I am relating to a young author … Continue reading →

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When Indian Summer Gives in to Autumn

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Can’t we just feel the transition in the air now between Indian Summer and Autumn? I feel the change around me in every one of my senses…smell, sight, sound, taste, and touch. If you have ever wondered exactly … Continue reading →

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Saying “I Love You” is a Conversation, not a Message.

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I first read the title quote…I paused and re-read it. Love is a conversation, not a message (original quote by Douglas Stone.) I needed to think on this a minute. The quote accompanied a short story titled … Continue reading →

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