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 Story Behind the Story…

Dear Reader: This story started quite inconspicuously when Tommy saw an article about a little stuffed tiger (looks like he was quite loved) discovered in the Clemson stands and after unsuccessful efforts to find its owner… the university decided to … Continue reading

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Masked Blessings…

Dear Reader: When I bought this sign from Marigolds several years back I took a long time deciding on the perfect place where it should be placed…it had to be some where I could see it daily… in all my … Continue reading

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Just Loving Life…

Dear Reader: Do you see what I see?  Miniature peaches are growing on my patio! After saying that I just didn’t have time to grow vegetables, fruits or edibles… (since my flower garden consumed so much of my time to … Continue reading

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The Days When Our Hearts Skip a Beat

Dear Reader: Upon reflection, the past few days have made my heart skip a beat… in more ways than one. You might remember that I started having car trouble while keeping Eva Cate for VBS last week. Unfortunately the hopping … Continue reading

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Our Daily Reminder List to God

Dear Reader: Don’t we spend a lot of time in our lives making lists…lots and lots of lists?  I read somewhere that books with lists sell faster than any other genre. Apparently many Americans just want to get information on … Continue reading

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“I’m in the Garden”

Dear Reader: I realized a big mistake in my sign yesterday morning (that I place on the front porch when I’m out back so I won’t miss any friends stopping by)… the sign should read: “We’re in the Garden.” Because … Continue reading

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A Token of Kindness and Timeless Memories…

Dear Reader: Ever since reading short story writer (George Saunders) graduation speech to the 2013 graduates of Syracuse University… memories of people who performed acts of kindness to myself and family have come flooding back. Let me give you one … Continue reading

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In the Moment All is Well…With an Empty Pail

Dear Reader: From the first awakening of the first morning after my first chemo treatment (when I popped up and the plastic pail I had placed by my bed was still empty- I hadn’t gotten sick like several people had … Continue reading

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“Failures of Kindness”…

Dear Reader: A few weeks ago I happened upon an interesting story on the weekly CBS Sunday Morning Show. CBS correspondent, Mo Rocca, was interviewing acclaimed short story writer- George Saunders about his “back door” entrance into the field of writing… … Continue reading

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Spirals of Life…Spirals of Freedom

Dear Reader: Happy Fourth of July! It is hard to believe that the summer has flown so fast and here it is…our nation’s Independence Day! If any of our Founding Fathers were still alive today…they could  use our Associate Pastor’s … Continue reading

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