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.”

Yesterday Was National Love ❤️ Your Pet Day!!!

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I look at my three adult ” children” these days and all three of them have and adore their canine pets! I am the proud grandmother of five amazing grand dogs! These dogs bring such love to their … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Life as seen through a Kaleidoscope

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: Were you like me over the Valentines Day’s interval ? Valentines Day was just the kickoff for Presidents Day? Happy surprises that brought me such joy arrived randomly through out the following holidays …between hearts and Presidents is … Continue reading →

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Dear Chapel of Hope Readers:

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Becky Dingle

I had such wonderful news about my weekend and who is sitting in my garden, my spend the night with Tommy Friday and our fun Saturday…. wrote the blog post and scheduled it for the 18th -today at six and … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Came HOME Today? BIG RED💗❤️♥️🙌👋👍💗

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Becky Dingle

These past two days have been amazingly happy-spent the night with Tommy and Pip Friday night and Tommy managed to carry that heavy Big Red planter to my garden… I was tearful when I saw it for the first time … Continue reading →

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You are not too old and it’s not too late!

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I was brought a package and a card that together brought me much joy yesterday! Every day God literally shows me He is still leading and supporting me …that He will never abandon me! Never! A young home … Continue reading →

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The Measure of love is to love without Measure!

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: When Anne and I traveled to Ireland ten years ago, I totally fell in love with Ireland and all the lush green vales and valleys …and realized again why I loved John O’ Donohue’s touching heart to heart … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Surprised… When Life Starts to get Good… you deserve That!

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Becky Dingle

I had just gone to the bar room for wine and a wonderful 50’s and 60’s singer… ( lots of Elvis) when Mandy appeared at the bar and I went back to my room to give each family their Valentines … Continue reading →

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When Reading…Friends Become a Vital Member of the Family… HAPPY VALENTINES… to our Chapel of Hope Reading Family

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: I only hope that you can feel my hug today…the expression of human contact and love!! Love from me to you… from my ♥️!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentines!

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The Most Precious Gift We Humans Can Give this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Becky Dingle

Dear Reader: As much as I love Valentine candy, or cards, or flowers … it is the hug at the end of a visit that lifts my spirits the highest! Human contact! I love what Meryl Strip added to the … Continue reading →

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Decision or a Delight or Both? Cruising on a Sunday afternoon with God in Charge!

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Becky Dingle

My roommate for four years at Erskine… more years as roomies in Charleston when we first got jobs teaching in Summerville! Brooke, as you know has been seriously ill for months with flu, coronavirus and congestion…but she finally got released … Continue reading →

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