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.”

The ” Potato Chip Kid” Rides On in Memories

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Over the weekend, which I spent in Mt Pleasant, I heard from one of my favorite cousins… Charles! As the oldest cousin, in our Laurens gang of cousins… he was my idol! Even before my family permanently moved … Continue reading →

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Ever Considered Your Home as ” Eden” … Paradise?

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Emily Dickinson once wrote ” Home is the definition of God.” She went on to say ” Eden is that old-fashioned house we dwell in everyday.” In other words… is spending time at home picking up and cleaning … Continue reading →

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A God Wink and a Love Note

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was a busy day… lots of errands and preparations for picking up and organizing items for distribution. And suddenly , smack dab in the middle of it all… I got the most magnificent God Wink… more accurately … Continue reading →

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The Guardian Angel Who Stirred the Pot of Happiness

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: While watching a cooking show recently, I noticed a whimsical guardian angel kitchen spoon holder that took me back in time to mother’s kitchen in the duplex in Fayetteville. I remember asking mother about our kitchen guardian angel … Continue reading →

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Not Ready for Winter Yet…

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I remember several years ago Anne and I taught a Sunday School class on the importance of telling our personal stories as followers of faith and the power of sharing our life stories with others. The study guide … Continue reading →

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The Gator Who ” Saved” Independence Day

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: July 4, 2022, will always go down in family history as the holiday “that wasn’t” but yet the celebration of laughter… “that was! “ Mandy and John decided to go all out for the Fourth this year…bringing in … Continue reading →

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Just Happy to Be Here on Our Country’s Birthday!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: 246 Years Old! ( It actually makes me feel younger instantly! … I am talking about ” My Country Tis’ of Thee!” ) Today , July 4th marks a birthday near and dear to an ole’ history teacher’s … Continue reading →

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Befriending Life… No Matter the Question… Let Love Be the Answer

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: After I finished reading a recent post by Kate Wolfe-Jenson ( MS ” journeyman” who writes about her continuum passage living with MS for decades) I immediately thought of my friend Harriett and her amazing journey with cancer. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Friendship

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I just returned home late yesterday afternoon after spending the night in Walterboro with Brooke. I called her Tuesday after Mandy called me while babysitting the boys at Mollie’s … that she had tested positive for Covid. Brooke … Continue reading →

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Becoming the Velveteen Rabbit

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: While keeping Rutledge and Lachlan Wednesday I had a ” Velveteen Rabbit” moment. After watching the boys play a few video games I walked back downstairs and decided to go out on the porch and watch the latest … Continue reading →

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