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.”

Heaven Ho!

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: One of the very first educational computer games was a social studies adventure called The Oregon Trail! So many students wanted to play it (and at the time the only computers were in the media center ) that … Continue reading →

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When Fullness is Emptiness and Emptiness is…?

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: For a long time I never really understood the adage ” Fullness is Emptiness.” I have only recently realized the important meaning hidden in these three words. And sometimes it takes an old fairy tale to bring it … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in Love

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: A recent summer read I just finished had a verse of scripture and a God Wink idea in it that I wanted to share. This particular verse comes from Romans 8:38-39. It reads: l am persuaded that neither … Continue reading →

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Lady Liberty Has a Little Sister

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Lady Liberty has stood alone at the entrance of New York Harbor for 134 years since arriving from France as a gift of friendship between our two countries. No doubt there have been some pretty lonely days for … Continue reading →

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Another Kind of ” Revolution”

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Don’t we all have a tendency to take July 4th and it’s symbolism for granted as the years pass? We immediately think of old classroom history lessons like … the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence… now … Continue reading →

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“Soul” Simple

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I met Walsh for lunch on Daniel Island yesterday and it was so wonderful to just talk about and share our feelings and thoughts about life at each of our stages in it! He handed me a video … Continue reading →

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Make Each Day a Story Worth Telling

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: The older I get the more I realize just what an amazing childhood I had! Since my family didn’t take trips much farther than the coast or mountains… and these events were few and sparse …it forced my … Continue reading →

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A New Twist to the Christmas Star

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Some stories just make me laugh out loud and this one will probably cause me some embarrassment in church one Christmas Eve as Luke’s Christmas Story is read. The children’s Christmas pageant or skit with the pre-schoolers and … Continue reading →

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“Let There Be Light … Again”

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I was thoroughly entertained this past week with a story in GuidePost I just happened to pick up. Apparently there was this upscale fashion show organized by the women of one church to provide money to local charities. … Continue reading →

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What a Day… ” Just Saying”

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Just a short post today but a very appreciative one! I had my oncology appointment yesterday and was a little concerned over some chest symptoms and extra fatigue I had been experiencing! Blood work great and vital stats … Continue reading →

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