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.”

Seeking the Memory of Who We Were…

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I returned home yesterday afternoon from my four-day stay with Mandy and the children…the sun was finally breaking through the clouds and in spite of groceries in the back of the car…I found myself going to my … Continue reading →

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Me and Myself…

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Becky Dingle

                      Dear Reader: It is Saturday and John is returning home today…my son-in-law is such a good husband and daddy…he has missed his little family and is ready to get … Continue reading →

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Create Beauty…Restore Your Soul

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Becky Dingle

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“Surcie”…A Gift for No Apparent Reason…but Love

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Is there anything better than getting a “surcie” in the mail? If any of you are asking….’What in the world is a surcie you must have moved into the lowcountry area recently… and not lived here for a long … Continue reading →

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Turning Negatives into Positive Joys

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Isn’t this picture beautiful? It almost looks like a negative with light shining through it. Last Sunday evening Walsh and Mollie had the family over for a get-together. It has been awhile since we did so… Walsh, Mollie, … Continue reading →

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“Each Child You Encounter is a Divine Appointment”

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I taught middle school and would tell someone what I did for a living…usually a look of sheer horror would cross their face…middle school! Are you crazy! The worst age possible! Since my first teaching job (right … Continue reading →

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Stop…Rest…Reflect

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I remember the first time before entering St. Jude’s Chapel of Hope…stopping to read the scripture outside the entrance (one of my favorite verses…and as I recall, Pap, yours too.) It was the Welcome sign “Everyone Welcome” however, … Continue reading →

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THE DAY SCHEHERAZADE WENT DOWN….

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: What a day May 29, 2013 was…a day that I honestly didn’t know would ever come to fruition! It was the day I told the 1002nd blog story to beat the famed Scheherazade and her 1001 stories in … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with the Past…

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: It was time to “clean house” and Saturdays are notorious for just these types of chores…except in this case…”cleaning house” was my blog format. On the right hand column of the blog…were certain links that lead to nowhere. … Continue reading →

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On the Sunny Side of the Street…

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I sincerely hope that we all wake up to sun today…as the weathermen (women) have promised…and we can actually walk on the real sunny side of the street. When Anne and I met at Oscars Wednesday for lunch…a fair … Continue reading →

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