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.”

It’s Not the Shape of the Manger…

  Dear Reader: I came across another story by author, Sue Kidd Monk, who was remembering her relationship with nativity mangers, at Christmas, as a child and then later…. from a different perspective as an adult. (www.sermons.com) Sue Monk Kidd, … Continue reading

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When to Step Back…To Move Forward

Dear Reader: When I woke up yesterday I was so happy….it was the only day this whole week that I didn’t have a medical appointment to have to get dressed for.. and out the door. Alleluia Alleluia…. Alleluia…A l l … Continue reading

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Life’s Magical Disappearing Acts

Dear Reader: Yesterday heading up Highway 61 towards St. Francis/Roper hospital (for my physical therapy)…the fog was dense… yet eerily beautiful. I found myself turning off the road to take some pictures of the allure of the woods in the … Continue reading

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Waiting on the “Big Guy” with the Bag

  Dear Reader: Every year when John and Mandy take the family back to Huntsville, Alabama (John’s home) the last night (before their return) they head out to Santa’s Village.   It was really cold this year and Joan quickly volunteered … Continue reading

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Stories Behind the Story of… Going Green at Christmas

Dear Reader: A few days back…Susan put this gorgeous picture of her Christmas Cactus on her Facebook site. I saw it and oohed and aahed over it. She replied back: “Don’t you recognize it…you gave it to me several years … Continue reading

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Ambika’s Story

  Dear Reader: I emailed Ambika yesterday and asked if she felt comfortable telling her story…parts of her journey to date. She graciously agreed and I want to share it with all of you today. Can’t think of a better … Continue reading

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Looking for God? Try Finding Him in the Simple and Ordinary

Dear Reader: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why Christ, the son of God, came to earth to live among the simple and ordinary. It was role modeling at its best. Reconsider the first scene in God’s … Continue reading

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The One Who Waits Patiently…

  Dear Reader: A survey, once, was taken… asking pet owners for their number one reason for wanting a pet… the most popular answer was: “I want someone to be excited to see me come home each day.” Isn’t it … Continue reading

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Stand and Shine…After All…We’re Stardust!

Dear Reader: Aren’t these bright colors beautiful….if I could be Alice in Wonderland for one day…I would love to fall down the rabbit hole and land into layers and layers of these brightly colored clouds. I would lay on the … Continue reading

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“You First”…Growing Up Into Gratitude

Dear Reader: Joan texted me yesterday (with the title photo she took of this leaf)….letting me know that Eva Cate found this gorgeous leaf in downtown Huntsville…and that it is….just beautiful! A swirl of colors in transition…just like all of … Continue reading

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