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.”

Church Pew and Garden Bench Followers of The SPIRIT

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Why is everything done outside in the serenity of rustling leaves, whispering winds and singing birds so more meaningful and heartfelt in worship? At the outside 9:00 worship service yesterday it was chilly, windy and so melodious that … Continue reading →

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A Nutcracker Kind of Day

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As you know by now my technology problems with blog pictures has ” cracked” my patience and driven me ” nuts” so I suppose it was a God Wink that yesterday was our long-awaited girls day to see … Continue reading →

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Joy Joy Joy

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was my tenth time storytelling at the Summerville MS Chapter Christmas Luncheon! A decade! Hard to believe! And there to greet me was Andrea Andrews- one of the first chapter promoters in our town. We taught social … Continue reading →

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Joyful Memories

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Becky Dingle
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Christmas Mischief

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Becky Dingle

So sorry! There must be some bad Christmas elves playing tricks this morning because the blog post I wrote and had ready to go this morning seems stuck in cyberspace somewhere. Will keep trying … in the meantime have a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry about How or Where-Send the Gift of Prayer

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When I recently came across Donna Fargo’s beautiful prayer ” I Prayed for You Today” I re-read the third ( last stanza) and realized that during these troubling times if I changed You to Us … this is … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Kairos Time… at Christmas Time

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Haven’t we all experienced Christmases when time became our taunting nemesis with more to do than 24 hours a day allowed? Didn’t we wish for more hours in each day in preparation for Christmas-… so much so that … Continue reading →

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Come God… Come and Shine

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Today come take a little trip with me…make time for a pause to see the beauty of Christmas inside and out… if we miss it-we have to wait a whole year for it to come around again. So … Continue reading →

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An Inner Longing for the Simple Life

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Simply put… I am drawn these days more to nature… the woods… the wilderness. Simplicity… John the Baptist and his message of hope for the One Who is coming-Whose Presence will change the world. Since COVID-19… our pastor, … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Memories… Just in Time For Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I can’t believe it! A most wonderful Christmas present. Finally I have told my story! This would have been so overwhelming if Mollie hadn’t acted on this opportunity when she heard about the concept of StoryWorth and spear-headed … Continue reading →

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