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.”

Christmas is not for the Timid of Heart…

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Quinn Caldwell, author of All I Really Want… proclaims ” I mean , this is Christmas we’re talking about , people! Christmas! The day that unto us a child was born!!! The day that made all of heaven … Continue reading →

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“Time is Money” … Not!

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: A few weeks ago Brooke and I went ” antiquing” in Walterboro… and had such a good time! In one store a little book (literally 6 ” by 6″ ) was seating on a table. I took one … Continue reading →

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Creating Santa Claus

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: What Charles Dickens did to revive celebrating Christmas in England ( holiday was sparsely celebrated in his day) by his memorable tale in A Christmas Carol, German immigrant and political cartoonist, Thomas Nast, did to create the image … Continue reading →

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Making Room for Christmas Change

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Quinn Caldwell, in his usual witty and ” right on target” outlooks on life started his December meditation commenting ” Sometimes I think we ask too much of home.” At Christmas it is supposed to smell constantly of … Continue reading →

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” Make the Chili!”

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday Kaitlyn sent me today’s story and as fate would have it… I was talking myself into making more spaghetti sauce to have this weekend to give away… but all the decorating had zapped my energy and I … Continue reading →

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An Amazing First Day of December Lucky “Rabbit Rabbit” Day!

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I have been sitting here shaking my head ( for the last half hour) wondering how ” lucky” yesterday, the first day of December was for me…after starting it off with the first words out of my mouth … Continue reading →

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Welcome December… The Month to Remember…

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The first day of December… Besides remembering to say ” Rabbit, Rabbit” … I feel a sense of anticipation upon waking up… knowing that by the end of December a special good-bye will encompass twelve months.. a whole … Continue reading →

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APRICITY

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday, Tuesday, November 29, certainly lived up to this definition ( title) that has become obscure with time. The sun was out and the temps in the mid-seventies. Remember my prophetic remark a couple of weeks ago… before … Continue reading →

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LOVE

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Love… it really must make the world go round…. in conversation, literature, and quotes… the word ” LOVE” takes first place in usage around our earthly home. Even in these disturbing times… we say ” I love you” … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Ends Up Different… and it is Better that Way…

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As much as failure is not something we would willingly seek or select… especially over success… if you take a minute to reflect back on the successes and failures in your own life… we humans fail more than … Continue reading →

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