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.”

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Posted on August 29, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I have to say I was proud of myself yesterday after a very hot tiring Saturday… fun but the sun was not my friend! I made the early church service in the woods and , as usual, was … Continue reading →

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Leaving ” Space” for Good Luck Traditions

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I just happened to catch the last few minutes of the evening news Friday night with Lester Holt-he was saying how history was about to be made Monday morning with the first female launch director for NASA’s Exploration-first … Continue reading →

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When It’s God’s Turn

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Have you ever given much thought to the definition of the word ” turn? ” The definition reads: ” Turn: To move something so that it is in a different position in relation to its previous position. “ … Continue reading →

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There are Years that ask Questions and Years that Answer…

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The nice thing about attaining longevity in life is the opportunity it allows you to discover the answers you sought for years ago? After my initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 … my questions centered around time -how … Continue reading →

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I Wonder as I Wander Out Under the Sky…

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Anne sent me an email a couple of days ago that I finally had time to read and was just blown away. Apparently I missed the ” unveiling” of the latest Webb photos of our universal galaxies at … Continue reading →

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Meriwether Lewis’s Moon Snail

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Most of us have heard of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that President Jefferson sent out to discover a river route to the Pacific for economical trading benefits and also to discover what secrets the western frontier held … Continue reading →

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Looking for ” Authenticity “-Look No Further Than Popeye the Sailor Man!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Are you like me… do you think some words begin to make you weary, honestly grate on your nerves, through overuse … by just listening to another ” self-help” guru use them… just one time too many? If … Continue reading →

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Who Tells Your Story?

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Saturday night was one of those long-drawn -out nights where sleep just eluded me. I don’t have many of those nocturnal episodes much anymore but when I do – it is quite frustrating. I fell asleep at 10 … Continue reading →

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Making Time Daily for a ” Walk-Away”

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I first saw today’s visual title message… I was skimming the internet and initially read it as ” I’m a simple person who just likes long walks in the book.” ( no aisles) Not that I don’t … Continue reading →

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The First ” Step by Step” Life Travelers

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Don’t you remember counting steps as a child playing games outside that required a certain number of steps to be measured (as in variations of Hide and Seek?) And even if we don’t remember it… our parents probably … Continue reading →

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