Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: In Karen White’s last novel in the Charleston ghost “Tradd Street” series-the author once again shares an historical tidbit that lured me right in. The history behind the ” charm strings.” Before Tik-Tok and Instagram, Civil War period … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: We all know that life counterbalances between contentment, peace, serenity… and adversity …appearing, unexpectedly in a diversity of unsettling forms. When I woke up Tuesday morning and walked out to my garden I was met with this scene! … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I have discovered something about myself since starting this blog post eleven years ago. When I let myself be vulnerable and open to surprises I am never disappointed. Yesterday I sat down before the computer and just let … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Archibald Rutledge, once owner of Hampton Plantation, admitted that sunsets along the marsh of his beloved home were most beautiful in October and November. Sunrises couldn’t compete during this season-Autumnal sunsets were breathtaking! The beauty of these sunsets … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: The world loves the eighth month of October… with scenes and scents of Harvest moons, haystacks, pumpkins, cool weather, Halloween and a happy bid farewell to summer in the south. Have you ever considered the connection, however, of … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Let the fun begin! I love Halloween for all its creativity! And one family member really pulled off a great “act” Friday! But first… another look behind the history of this holiday. The term ” Halloween ” combines … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I remember when I was going through mother’s desk drawers after she passed I came across this school project that David and his classmates had made for Mother’s Day one year. It was now tattered and faded-but it … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I promise I am not going back on my pledge to start celebrating Christmas before Halloween… the title is just a case of some hidden cerebral neuron lighting up and making a connection. From what you ask? This … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I am working on getting the grandchildren’s Halloween paraphernalia wrapped and ready to give them this weekend and wouldn’t you know it? I went to CVS, Walgreens, and two different dollar stores to get orange/ black wrapping paper … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Late yesterday afternoon when I got home from taking Ben to his new orthopedic surgeon appointment, I found myself throwing open the windows and letting fall tumble in with beautiful leaves, cool breezes, and a sense of spiritual … Continue reading →