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.”

A Little Saturday Southern Humor

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Maybe that southern statement (above) explains why only the “crazies” braved the thunderstorms, the poking umbrellas, the long lines, and thick crowds to drink some sweet tea Wednesday. So call me crazy…but we did have an awful lot … Continue reading →

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…”It All Started in a Garden”

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Becky Dingle

              Dear Reader: I had an early morning ophthalmologist appointment yesterday so it was around 7:30 when I walked out into the garden… before leaving. As the sun was coming up…the steam from the … Continue reading →

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“The Laughter of God”

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Dr. Seuss was certainly right yesterday when he said “Life is a balancing act.” Between sunshine and rain, long lines and anticipation, trolleys and fire trucks, waiting and playing, umbrellas and crowds…there were still plenty of smiles at … Continue reading →

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Tea for Two…for Four

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Mollie and the boys are heading to Summerville today so we can all be a part of history as our proud town goes for the Guinness Book of Records.…making the largest mason jar of sweet tea! A record … Continue reading →

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Life as Seen From a Tree House

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Oh…if the tree house behind the moon gate garden could talk…it would regale us with all its tales of children and their antics growing up within it. It was a club house, a play house, a pirate’s den…but … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Quotient in Life

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When we were all in the school…the only quotient that appeared to be important was one called our “I.Q.” …Intelligence Quotient.  Teachers always seemed to be impressed with the students’ school records that showed a high I. Q. … Continue reading →

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To Bear Fruit for as Long as We Can

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Aging does require a sense of humor, doesn’t it? Most days I just pop all (and I mean all) my pills mindlessly and go on my merry way…grateful to be up and at’em …still in the vertical position in … Continue reading →

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Finding our “Bliss Station”

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Becky Dingle

* Photo of one of Boo’s “Bliss Stations” in life! Dear Reader: A couple of weeks ago I had my regular oncology appointment with Dr. Silgals. He was asking me how things were going and how I was feeling….my energy … Continue reading →

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Finding our “Bliss Station”

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Becky Dingle
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Living Within the Rhythm of Life

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I came to realize long ago that I am definitely not an audio-learner…I need to see and feel things to understand how they work. Most of us can remember taking Music Appreciation if we attended a liberal arts … Continue reading →

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