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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Author Archives: Dicy McCullough
Favorite #87: Cotton Ketchie in Love Valley
Preserving the Past through the Written Word A couple of weeks ago I shared about Cotton Ketchie’s expertise as an artist and photographer in blog post Favorite #83. Although I’ve known him for only a few months, he’s so warm … Continue reading
Favorite #86: Friends Helping Friends
In Need of a Kidney Transplant This week I actually had planned on writing about a local school, but plans changed when one of my friends, Norma Thomas, sent me a message on Facebook. Norma said one of our mutual friends, Charlene Fero, had … Continue reading
Favorite #85: Richard’s Coffee Shop
A Haven for Veterans Even though the sign out front says, “Richard’s Coffee Shop,” anyone passing by will get the first hint there’s more since everything in the large display window is related somehow to the military. Having enough artifacts … Continue reading
Favorite #84: Rocky River Elementary School
Creative Ways of Learning Rocky River Elementary School in Mooresville, NC is one of those schools where you feel welcome the minute you enter the door. Perhaps the bright and colorful halls contribute to that perception, but mostly it’s the bright and … Continue reading
Favorite #83: Cotton Ketchie: author, artist, photographer
Preserving Landmarks through Art There are people in this world who seem to be talented in almost everything they do. Cotton Ketchie is one of those people. Even with his amazing talent as an artist, photographer and author, Cotton is very down-to-earth and approachable, appreciative of his … Continue reading
Favorite #82: Snow
A Child’s Delight Is there anything more delightful than watching a child play in the snow? Well, I’m sure there’s probably something, but I’m not sure what. A child wrapped up in three layers of clothing can play in the … Continue reading
Favorite #81: True Love
Married 70 Years While there’s no denying men and women have been looking for true love down through the ages, one can’t help but wonder if there really is such a thing? Dot Troublefield believes there is and believes what she and her husband, … Continue reading
Favorite #80: First Birthdays
A Time of Celebration What a difference a year can make. It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since the birth of my second grandson, Garrett. Wearing his fireman hoodie, with a number one on it, as you can … Continue reading
Favorite #79: Mike Astrop, Fighting Hunger at South River United Methodist Church
Fighting Hunger One Person at a Time Mike Astrop is the kind of person who goes about life quietly helping others, not asking anything in return. For example, seeing the need for a food pantry in his community fourteen years ago, he began one there in the … Continue reading
Favorite # 78:Abbi Heilig, teacher, volunteer, adventurer
Following Passion and Dreams Have you ever longed to quit your job and travel the world? Although most of us don’t have the means or opportunity, I know someone who did just that. Abbi Heilig had aspirations of climbing the … Continue reading