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.”

” What’s Up Doc?”

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Today is February 1 and you know we have the tradition of calling out ” Rabbit” ” Rabbit” the first thing when we wake up on the first day of the month. As the story goes… doing this … Continue reading →

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Letting Our Spirituality Bring Us Full Circle-The Best Part of Aging

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I mentioned yesterday that I was starting an article on another perspective about ” exciting” aging when Betsy let me know about about the 95th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh-a little bear near and dear to my heart. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate! The 95th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I had started another post when I saw I had a message from Betsy, Ya Libby’s daughter. Curious… I stopped writing and read the message… it was an article on the 95Th Anniversary of the creation of one … Continue reading →

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I See You… I Am Here

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: How many of you remember seeing this home video when it exploded on every news station and talk show in America? One could almost hear aloud the collective sigh of ” AH” coming from viewers and audiences alike. … Continue reading →

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From the Littlest Things Come the Greatest Lessons

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I accidentally came across this article in Newsweek I left an appointment office waiting room with a smile on my face… let’s hear it for God’s creatures-who come in all sizes. And even the smallest can teach … Continue reading →

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The Power of Praying Aloud

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Didn’t most of us grow up with at least one ” crazy” great-aunt who talked to herself? In my family it was Aunt Nora. If I was ever left alone with her for any amount of time ( … Continue reading →

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Once is Enough…

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Have you ever contemplated what your response would be if you could repeat your life over-or perhaps just one particular stage… a chance to right the mistakes made along the way? In one new daily insight journal ( … Continue reading →

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Simply Blessed

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: For the first time in awhile I have had several days in a row with no pressing appointments or deadlines … and it feels amazing … how simply freeing it all is! Believe me… I know how blessed … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen the Muffin Man?

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I think I had a much needed epiphany the other day… when I came across an old muffin pan I had saved from some of mother’s kitchen utensils. Mom used to make cornbread muffins in the tins to … Continue reading →

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An Icy Adventure

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Friday night I went to bed hoping to be able to see at least a few snow flurries during the night or early morning-but that was not to be… instead we had frozen rain and sleet mixture. Before … Continue reading →

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