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.”

A ” Wonder” Amid a Wacky Windy Weather Day

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I must confess! Yesterday was not my favorite day! Sorry… but true …though a God Wink helped save it. Ferocious winds woke me up before dawn and light. The wind ” crescendos” were terrifying-I could hear a branch … Continue reading →

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The Sun Always Shines Above the Clouds…

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: One of the reasons I love reading Kent Nerburn’s stories ( Small Graces) is Kent Nerburn himself. When we talk about embracing life or seizing the moment or grabbing an opportunity… we all pale in comparison to Nerburn’s … Continue reading →

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Reflection: Turning Time Backwards

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: WordPress sends me updated information on my blog activity and then lists the top all-time most read posts …for the last five years the ” The Legend of the Pawleys Island Shell” has unequivocally lead the pack. If … Continue reading →

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God is Everywhere

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I still have my Presbyterian Children’s Catechism ( introduction to the Shorter Catechism that I learned later….) The tenth questions asks” Where is God” and the correct response: ” God is everywhere.” At a certain cognitive level… I … Continue reading →

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Re-defining Home ” Valuables”

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I think any of my friends and family who drop by for a visit…associate me ( if indoors) with one particular piece of furniture… my ” miniature recliner.” I remember Brooke went with me to get it and … Continue reading →

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When Our Footsteps Become the Road

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Our pastor, Jeff Kackley, has been sharing daily Lent devotionals …outlining the path we all must find that leads to the cross… and beyond. I love the poem he is using to base the devotionals on … it … Continue reading →

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Learning from History

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: By now many of you have probably heard a news analogy between the Biblical story of David and Goliath and the horrific assault on Ukraine by Russia with two main ” characters” -David played by Ukrainian President Zelensky … Continue reading →

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People Come and Go in Our Lives for a Reason…

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I remember being asked, on several occasions, in different educational collegiate classes, to name the teacher who had the most positive influence on me going through school. I always wrote down the same name -Mrs. Williams, my fifth … Continue reading →

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Take a Minute To Fall Apart …then Get back in the Raft

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Another ” God Wink” this past Wednesday… the day of my procedure and the day of the new moon. It was also Ash Wednesday … the start of the Easter season symbolizing hope and resiliency. On GMA3 it, … Continue reading →

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The New Moon and Gratitude

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Kaitlyn texted me Wednesday evening… checking to see how everything went and was happy to hear the surgeon got all of the port out. She then reminded me that Wednesday was also the day ( night) of the … Continue reading →

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