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.”

Why Gathering is so Important…

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I started getting ” Fall Ready” visually Tuesday afternoon ( upon my return from Tommy’s and Kaitlyn’s) -decorating my Happy Room was my first ” to do” item. Normally I exchange wreaths for the mantle but something … Continue reading →

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Life Will Find A Way…

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday morning I woke up on the adorable B&B side of Tommy and Kaitlyn’s duplex…. the sun was shining through the trees-the skies were a brilliant blue with white puffy clouds floating happily in the breezes-I felt, for … Continue reading →

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Falling for Pumpkins and Scary Stories

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was the day I dragged bags of pumpkins out to start decorating for my favorite season . Since I am leaving shortly to spend the night with Tommy and Kaitlyn-watching the first Clemson game of the season… … Continue reading →

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Final Life Exam-Were You an Oxygen-taker or Giver?

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: What if… we all could ( invisibly ) attend our own funeral and watch the count of hands from every single person we met in life vote on if we 1) exhaled warmth, selfless giving, and generosity or … Continue reading →

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The Old Farmers Almanac

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I got back from the Turners – yesterday afternoon-celebrating Mandy’s birthday …I checked the mail and there was a copy of the history behind the creation of the Old Farmers Almanac and fun facts about folklore and … Continue reading →

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Stranger than Fiction…

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I added this tin sign to my window sill overlooking my side garden recently ( with one of my favorite quotes about gardens on it) ” And into the garden I go… to LOSE MY MIND and … Continue reading →

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” Ghost Story” Weather for the First Day of September

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Well September didn’t start out quite as lovely as one might hope -for the first day of the ” Fall months”- ( here in the Lowcountry) but it was the perfect day for cuddling in the recliner with … Continue reading →

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FALL-A N T I C I P A T I ON!

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Finally… September is here! It is the first day of September and as British poet -Philip Larkin-inscribed: ” Autumn has caught us in our summer wear.” BUT… in exactly three weeks -to the day-Thursday September 22 , 2022 … Continue reading →

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Using Gladness as a Tool to Help Others

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As I was scrolling through Kelly Rae Roberts monthly newsletter… I heard of Frederick Buechner’s ( writer, novelist, poet, essayist, Presbyterian minister and theologian) passing last week-he was in his nineties. He was one of my favorite poets!!! … Continue reading →

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” Is” and “Are” … A World of Difference

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I happened to catch part of the movie National Treasure ( 2nd sequel) over the weekend and must admit enjoying it again immensely! I am all for students watching historical fiction shows because if they get interested in … Continue reading →

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