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 a Way to Start the New Year-Filled with Beauty

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As I was finishing some errands late New Year’s Eve afternoon I caught sight of the ” Snowflake” in the center of the trees all lit with white lights-it was so stunning I immediately pulled over and parked. … Continue reading →

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2022… Let it be the Best for YOU and YOU and YOU!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The other day as I was scrolling through Facebook I saw a wooden plaque on a friend’s house that I loved… along with the owner…but then of course, a few hours later when I went to retrieve it … Continue reading →

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A Personal New Year’s Remembrance

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Once you have a birth in the family on a New Year’s Eve, it is hard to remember anything else that preceded it. New life takes precedence over anything else. So December 31, 2018 will always be the … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Veil

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I came across this interesting observation between man and God … and the protection man has needed when confronting God face to face… I couldn’t help but connect this dilemma with the topic of masks today. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Merry Everything and Happy Always

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: We are growing closer and closer to the New Year-2022. I am watching Eva Cate and Jake and Winnie… while John and Mandy take a well-deserved hiatus to Asheville-their Christmas gift to each other. On top of this … Continue reading →

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Mary DID Know…

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I have always loved the melody and lyrics to the hauntingly beautiful Christmas song- ” Mary Did You Know?” However… this time when I read each stanza-the one important question not asked was: ” Mary did you know … Continue reading →

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” The Truth is …Everyone is Winging it”

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I am in love with this book…I received it for Christmas from Doodle and Harvey. It took me twenty minutes to read it the first time… fifteen to read it a second time and then 30 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice, Shadow and Light

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Just one thought I want to share with you today. One of my favorite Christmas stories is the O’Henry classic-“The Gift of the Magi.” It tells of Jim and Della , a young married couple who are struggling … Continue reading →

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Gloria… The Christmas Angel

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Gloria is the ” underdog ” we all love rooting for… even if she is an angel! Because, in spite of her status Gloria represents all of us at different stages in our lives when we feel that … Continue reading →

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The Hope for Tomorrow… IS Tomorrow

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: My faithful friend, ” Big Red” ( the geranium) is the epitome of Hope- once thought gone but ” resurrected ” by my young neighbors through cloning… Big Red” has three buds starting to bloom just in time … Continue reading →

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