Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I found this adorable lamb a few months ago in the sales bin at a department store, pulled it out, fell in love with its expression, and took it home to await the arrival of our latest little … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: Every spring at the end of another school year…I would read my eighth grade students “Oh, the Places You’ll Go“…Dr. Seuss’s last published book. When I reflect back on this book…it is probably the best “self-help guide … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: My younger brother, David, died March 4, 1973…42 years ago today. When I discovered this picture a few days ago it made me smile. Oh…how David loved that tractor…up and down and up and down the sidewalks he’d … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I believe scenes like this will become more prevalent with the new sibling’s upcoming arrival. Rutledge will be checking in constantly to make sure that those he loves are near-at-hand…he will just be “wanting to make sure of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When I was still presenting at various social studies workshops in the district…I, usually, took some form of “parting” gifts to leave with the participants… as a reminder of the activities we did together. For example…if the theme … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: I find myself communicating with Mollie each day now…”Just checking in” I email or call. She lets me know any new “movement” or “changes” the baby is making in these final days (or hours) before arrival. I … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: In cold weather…I have a special happy time in my “Happy Room” which begins around 8:30 or 9:00 in the evening. I get a fire going in the fireplace and slowly turn off all the lights in … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: Don’t most of us (if not all) sit down and wonder sometimes if we are making any real difference in the world? Perhaps it is the never-ending winter this year that has brought on the blahs to … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I am not sure who came up with the idea that the color “yellow” should stand for cowardice or treachery, but I think he got it wrong. Take a minute and think about the first colors of plants … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I was so lucky yesterday to be able to stay home, curl up in my new electric sofa blanket (thanks Libby) and catch up on some reading and un-opened emails. Pam Stewart, a member of our Sunday School … Continue reading →