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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 #46: Author and Writer, Brenda Barnes
Taking Care of the Earth Recycling and taking care of the earth is a big topic these days and rightly so. After years of neglect and abuse of our natural resources, I’m concerned about the legacy left behind for … Continue reading
Favorite #45: Fathers and Grandfathers
Fathers and Grandfathers Father’s Day has come and gone and I’m sure there were many tears of joy shed, along with tears of sadness. My dad passed away seven years ago and I think of him often. When an American flag … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Grandparents, Memories, Uncategorized
Tagged Atlanta Braves' game, children, Dads, Father's Day, grandchildren, Granddads, memories
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Favorite #44:Rescue Dog, Bella
Rescue Dog, Bella After getting married last year, friends of mine, Will and Chris Gordon, felt their home needed a special pet, so they began looking. They didn’t have to look long because they soon found their “new love” at the Rowan … Continue reading
Favorite #43: Don and Barbara Davis
Serving Others It’s amazing how one message on an answering machine can change your life. One evening a few months ago, Reverend Don Davis left a message about how much he liked my children’s books. Leaving his number, he … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, educational, Ministry, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Anna's Shoebox, books, Don Davis, ministry, South Africa, Tired of Being a Bully, writer
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Favorite #42: Music Teachers
Inspiring Students through Music When Myron Massey, Jr. graduated from West Rowan High School in 2006, he knew he wanted to become a music teacher. Inspired by his band director, Ms. Tammy Reyes, Myron wanted to inspire students just as … Continue reading
Favorite #41: Community Outreach Program
Embracing Hearts: Serving the Community As a way to express Christian love in the community, Embracing Hearts, a women’s group from Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cleveland, NC, held their second outreach program on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Some of the … Continue reading
Posted in events, Ministry, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Tagged church group, dental care, mammography, ministry, volunteer, women
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Favorite #40:Book Festival
Community Book Festival It was a glorious day for an event, but even more glorious because of the number of people who came to the Rowan Public Library for the Books Under the Big Top event on Saturday, April 13th, 2013. This … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Children, educational, events, Reading, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged authors, books, festival, library, reading, schools
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Favorite #39: Mooresville Soup Kitchen
Feeding the Community The Mooresville Soup Kitchen opened its doors 22 years ago at the First Baptist Church on Church St. in Mooresville, moving to its new location at 275 S. Broad St., just five years ago. Mrs. Rosie, a faithful volunteer for 17 of those years, oversees … Continue reading
Favorite #38: Music Teacher
Music Teacher, “Dr. Rob” Have you ever seen Elton John perform? If you haven’t, but have seen Dr. William D. Robertson, then you’ve come pretty close. “Dr. Rob,” as he’s known by many, can make a piano sing and … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, Memories, Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Rob, education, music, teacher
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Favorite #37: NC Transportation Museum
NC Transportation Museum Have you ever taken a train ride? If not, there’s no better place than the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC to give it a try. My two-year old grandson and his friend did just that this … Continue reading
Posted in Children, educational, events, Grandparents, Memories, Uncategorized
Tagged grandchildren, history, NC Transportation Museum, trains
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