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.”

Remaining Grateful for the Little ” Scents” I Still Have…

Dear Reader: Yesterday I had a sixty second ” pity party” … when I observed my Confederate Jasmine vines bursting in bloom…so full of blooms this year ( on two white picket decor fences) that they were stretching and lapping … Continue reading

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When “Someday” Becomes Now…

Dear Reader: Doesn’t the thought of ” SOMEDAY ” still bring back images of Snow White singing about the possibility of true love and happiness… since it was first sung in the 1937 Disney animated classic Snow White and the … Continue reading

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” I Had a Hunch”…

Dear Reader: When I came across this expression, while reading a novel a few days ago… it made me stop and remember times in my own life when I experienced and then acted on a hunch. Webster defines the term … Continue reading

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An “Ed-I-Slow” Kind of Day

Dear Reader: Yesterday I awoke with a smile and could hardly wait for the day to begin… I wanted the day to go slowly, not fast… because my date was with an important part of my past! The first year … Continue reading

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Showing Gratitude to the Sun and the Moon…

Dear Reader: What a year we have had with ever-changing bizarre weather patterns! It used to be the weather segment part of news stations was squeezed in right before sports and after headline news. These days, unfortunately, the weather IS … Continue reading

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Don’t Stoop to Their Level…

Dear Reader: I fell over laughing when I read this true quote-a young man had cheated on a young girl, mistreating her terribly… she spent the whole night thinking up mean, spiteful responses to his abrupt hurtful email break-up. By … Continue reading

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Moonlight and Roses

Dear Reader: Easter night I had a ” Lost” dream that seemed to go on eternally! I was a teacher going down a long, winding hall to find my classroom… I could hear young voices… my students I assumed …but … Continue reading

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What A Memorable and Blessed Easter

Dear Reader: Whew! This Easter Family Gathering was one for the memories… preceding …the Easter luncheon. Plans were made weeks ago and then un-made due to Mother Nature and most recently a bizarre incident/ accident out of human control. So … Continue reading

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” Rabbit! Rabbit!” It’s Resurrection Day!

Dear Reader: The title picture today just made me smile… bringing the Easter Bunny and the Risen Christ together on this most miraculous of days. Immediately it reminded me of my favorite children’s Easter book -Easter Bunny’s Amazing Day. The … Continue reading

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Look Inward … for the Answers

Dear Reader: Haven’t storytellers, from the beginning of time… recognized a central theme that is still played over and over again today in almost every Disney children’s production. And that theme is… whatever you are looking for to make you … Continue reading

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