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.”

God Winks

Dear Reader: I was thinking the other day that I haven’t talked about how God Winks got started for me and my inner awareness of them in my daily life today -in a long time. . They are such an … Continue reading

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Palpable Passages

Dear Reader: As you know I love words and I love Madeleine L’ Engle’s writings for her shared love of God and words. Some of her passages in her 40 Day Journal are so closely tied into my thoughts and … Continue reading

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The Amazing ” Thisness” in Each of Us

Dear Reader: I have mentioned in earlier posts that there is one thing that I will take to my grave as the ” absolute truth ” and that is … we are all connected… every living creature, every living being … Continue reading

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Talks and Conversations.

Dear Reader: We are in the ” dead” of winter and particularly this year, with half of our country covered in deep snow, sadly more winter-related deaths have been reported than ever. . So I know how lucky the Lowcountry … Continue reading

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Faith and Doubt… Our Constant Traveling Companions

Dear Reader: It is always so comforting to me to read the incidences throughout Jesus’ life that made Him doubt too and how He always used prayer to His Father to reassure Him, and restore His faith … to show … Continue reading

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Start with a Stone…

Dear Reader: For Christmas Anne gave me a book of daily meditations called ” Yes, And…” and I was already hooked by the title-I had found a kindred soul author who loved … ( 3 dots ) as much as … Continue reading

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January 6-The Day of Epiphanies

Dear Reader: Yesterday I began wondering how many times I have shared a personal ” epiphany ” moment/ observation with you. A lot! My epiphanies have centered around connections I never made previously in life. (The popular term today ” … Continue reading

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People Pleasers… Beware!

Dear Reader: When you read how strangely my mind works making connections today …you might wonder what is scarier… me or the purple people eater! It started out innocently enough as I was listening to Rachel Ray talk to humorous … Continue reading

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Make Your Soul Happy in 2022

Dear Reader: Blessed longevity ( never thought I’d make it this long) does provide all of us with diversified, timely, life experiences and what I have learned from all of them ( the good, bad, and ugly) is that we … Continue reading

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” Patience” for 2022

Dear Reader: Yesterday was my usually ” dreaded” return to normalcy day …as all my decorations came down and were packed away for another year. But this year, instead of running a “maniacal” Post New Year’s Day clean-up marathon, I … Continue reading

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