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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
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Favorite #117: GG’s Art, Frames and Gifts
Celebrate Small Business Weekend Although most people know about Black Friday, many have never heard of small business Saturday? Formed as a way to help businesses compete for dollars during the Christmas holidays, this idea is catching on across the country. … Continue reading
Favorite #116: Operation Christmas Child
Blessing a Child This week is an exciting time for Operation Christmas Child. The week of November 17-24th has been designated by Samaritan’s Purse, the sponsoring organization for Operation Christmas Child as National Shoebox Collection Week. If you haven’t ever packed a shoebox for a … Continue reading
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Favorite 115: Rev. Billy Graham
A Man for the Times This past week the media reported that Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday quietly at home with family and friends. I grew up during the ’60’s watching Billy Graham’s crusades on television, loving everything about them, including the music … Continue reading
Favorite #114: Painting Party
Dealing with Grief Since my husband, Michael’s passing two months ago, friends, family and neighbors have been kind enough to call, drop by or suggest activities to distract me, if only for a little while. Jeanette Nelson, a family friend, recently invited my oldest daughter, … Continue reading
Favorite #113: Coach McCullough
Always Thinking of Others Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away Monday Sept. 15th from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. A lover of … Continue reading
Favorite #112: Tweetsie Railroad
Riding the Rails Labor Day weekend my husband, Michael and I made a trip to Tweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC with our daughter, Kristin, her husband, Brian, and their two sons, Carson and Garrett. Both Michael and I grew up going to Tweetsie as children, so when our … Continue reading
Favorite #111: Music Teachers
A Love for Music September means not only the end of summer for many, but the beginning of an exciting new school year. As a retired music teacher, even though I may not be standing at the door on the first day of school, … Continue reading
Favorite #110: Summer Camp
Having Fun While Learning Traditionally, summer camp is a time to learn a new skill in a safe and structured environment. The variety of activities offered is as varied as the imagination, including camping, hiking, swimming, crafts and organized sports. Elementary and … Continue reading
Favorite #109: Writing Workshops
Freelance Writer: Jodi Helmer Where do writers go when they want to refuel or learn something new to improve their craft? Well, possibly college, a class online, a conference or maybe a workshop. This summer I took a workshop with freelance writer, … Continue reading
Favorite #108: Teachers
Making a Difference Teachers touch the future and generally go into the profession because they want to make a difference. As a retired music teacher, I understand the pressures they face, even more so now than when I retired eight years ago. Testing, … Continue reading