Author Archives: Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: CBS correspondent, Steve Hartman, did it again to me yesterday… his latest story made me cry! Don’t most of us have something in our possession, perhaps from childhood or another life changing moment that becomes our prized possession- … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: In these days of division and personal attacks on our fellow countrymen… ( where it appears that the roles of adults and children are reversed) I realized Saturday morning I had not been so energized and excited in … Continue reading →

Fall is America’s favorite season … so much so that a popular expression has recently sprung up: ” There are only two seasons… Autumn and Waiting for Autumn.” This weekend will pretty much mark the end of summer -swimming pools, … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Today, September 3, we are about to enter into Labor Day Weekend… the official good-bye to summer! On a personal note September 3 , once upon a time, was the Labor Day for me that brought the most … Continue reading →

Dear Readers: I have come to the conclusion that there are some stories that we should keep locked up in our memory treasure chest… ready to re-tell at just the right moment. It appears that this is exactly what happened … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Haven’t we all experienced those mornings when everything just seems to naturally fall into place setting the foundation for a glorious memorable day? We might think we have to be on vacation or out in nature’s beauty to … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: A few days ago Susan sent me an interesting article about raising thankful kids in an entitled culture. Until very recent times children definitely had back seats in the hierarchy of societal importance and attention received throughout history. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Occasionally when a ” nothing” day rolls around ( like yesterday) I can just feel all the tension slowly oozing out of me … and it gives me time to pause and appreciate the ordinary beauty around me. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Years ago I happened to be at Brittlebank Park, with friends, watching the sunset over the Ashley River when something caught our attention… ” dragon boats” were pulling on to shore amid happy calls and much paddle waving. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As the month of August begins winding down… so do my reflections on how my connection to St. Jude’s Chapel in the woods began…pausing to bring closure to one part of the creation story while opening up myself … Continue reading →