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.”

This Is My Happy Place

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: A few days ago I saw Mandy adding this linen towel when she came over… and immediately it struck me ” I really AM …IN MY HAPPY PLACE!” Curiously I asked her where it came from… should have … Continue reading →

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Christmas Magic is Silent

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Christmas Eve… When the Magic of Christmas Begins to Manifest itself through the music and storytelling of the original Christmas Story… And yes… there is always room for Santa Claus whom I consider one of God’s most special … Continue reading →

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Christmas Magic Interwoven with Putin’s War on Ukraine… Extended Family…

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Yesterday was filled with so many surprises I asked Mandy and Eva Cate (they came bearing bags of Christmas gifts) if they had decided to have Christmas at my ” home”. There were two bags brimming over filled … Continue reading →

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Do You See What I See?

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader! God’s gifts to us in the form of the ” beauty of of the earth ” unveils the many God-given miracles bestowed upon mankind. As I have watched the ” hidden treasures ” in Susan Swicegood’s planter … … Continue reading →

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Stories and God Winks

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: This old GuidePost story popped up on my phone yesterday and it seemed so familiar for women and the challenges they face with aging and night driving. How familiar is this phrase/ excuse heard by aging female friends … Continue reading →

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It Was a Ya Ya ” Big Blue” Coat Sorta Day!

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: For you long-term readers … you might recall the picture with all four of my Ya Ya friends from Erskine College ( Brooke, Jackson, Tima ( Libby) and myself wearing this same ” Big Blue” coat we purchased … Continue reading →

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Presence over Presents for Family Gatherings

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: If this year has taught me nothing else… it is recognizing the fact that just having the ” Presence” of the people we love together and sharing kindness and joy, laughter, and gratitude is the most important component … Continue reading →

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Christmas is all About Re- Birth and Second Chances…

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: At Christmas we rejoice over the birth of our Savior but not just His first birth and life on Christmas Day, but also the second birth and His gift of eternal life to those who believe …after death… … Continue reading →

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Another Day Filled With Unexpected Amazing Expectations…

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Becky Dingle

But… I was so happy to hug it again and wish ” Big Red” Merry Christmas and get to go home if only for a brief time collecting a few things I needed to pick up. Then onto having ” … Continue reading →

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God’s Gifts in the Sky

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: What a wonderful day I had yesterday. My friend, KC Myers, came to see me bearing a pizza… Oh Happy Day! But as much as I love pizza… it was conversing and catching up with KC that made … Continue reading →

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