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.”

Healing by Re-Inventing Ourselves…

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I made the most delightful discovery yesterday while collecting broken branches, sticks and big pine cones. (I do believe I could win a pine cone contest….the pine trees are so old and so tall here in Miler that … Continue reading →

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“Each Morning We Are Born Again”…

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Becky Dingle

                Dear Reader: I slept in later than usual yesterday when I looked out the window drowsily and heard the rain pattering down. It would have been an easy day to just stay … Continue reading →

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Discovering that Important Day in Our Lives…

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Becky Dingle

          Dear Reader: I came across a quote the other day that caught my attention. It was credited to Mark Twain (but I also saw it credited to William Barclay)…either way it is pretty profound. “The … Continue reading →

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The “Trumpet Vine” is Ready to Shine!

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Becky Dingle

              Dear Reader: Almost a century ago (91 years to be exact) on February 1, 1924 the State General Assembly voted unanimously for the “yellow jessamine” to become our state flower. The yellow jessamine … Continue reading →

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Tapping into Happiness…

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday I woke up to bright sunny skies and could hardly wait to get the day started…a wonderful sense of expectancy and happiness swept over me. After checking emails and comments…I started skimming over articles that had popped … Continue reading →

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Simplifying My “Inner” Garden

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Becky Dingle

    Dear Reader: I finally was able to get out in my garden yesterday and my mind felt so refreshed and clear! It is amazing what two days (of spending outside time with nature) can do for body and … Continue reading →

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Voices from the Past…

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Guess where Honey and I went yesterday? To historic Magnolia Cemetery! This is a photo I took of the marsh area right off one section of tombstones, statues, and grave markers. The sight was just beautiful…peaceful and serene … Continue reading →

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A Barrel of Beauty…in All Our Thoughts

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: My barrel is the prettiest it has ever been in the winter! I suppose I must “grudgingly” give credit to all the rain we have had. It stands out in the front yard surrounded by dead grass and … Continue reading →

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“Faith Leads to Joy”

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I heard Jakie laughing out loud (while staring into Mandy’s eyes the other night) I knew in my heart that joy and laughter come pre-packaged. Young mothers watch intently for that first smile from a newborn. Days … Continue reading →

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Gloriously Impossible…

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Becky Dingle

  Dear Reader: Hope is alive and well! I was watering the plants on the front porch yesterday afternoon…in the warm, delightful sun’s rays and I spotted something on the tip of the lone stem standing on “Big Red.” Was … Continue reading →

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