Category Archives: Children

Favorite #199: Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Dicy McCullough

Guest Blog Post by Kelly Key This blog was generated by a discussion I had with my daughter, Kelly, about Father’s Day and fathers. One day many years ago Ben walked into the retail store I was working in, and … Continue reading →

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Favorite #197: Authors and Illustrators

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Dicy McCullough

Being Creative Together As a children’s author I understand the importance of illustrations in telling a story and feel lucky that my illustrator is not only an amazing artist, but also a friend. I met Jean Barlow when her son, … Continue reading →

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Favorite #195: Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

Community Based Projects Altrusa is an international organization known for community based projects that focus on specific needs. Gwen Gibson is a member of the Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County. This club devotes a lot of attention to literacy … Continue reading →

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Favorite #194: Kannapolis Village Park

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

              A Day of Fun Several months ago my daughter, Kelly, shared about the fun she had with my two granddaughters (her daughters) at the Kannapolis Village Park. She said the park has playgrounds, … Continue reading →

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Favorite #193: Life Village

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

A Ministry of Love  Eddie and Crystal Dehart have a longing not only to save babies from abortion, but to help mothers find love and support in a Christian environment. Eddie and Crystal’s ministry have taken them from North Carolina to Kansas and around the … Continue reading →

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Favorite #191: Williamsburg

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

Learning About History  My daughters were ten and fifteen the first time we went to Williamsburg, Virginia. That was seventeen years ago. It was on that trip that my youngest daughter, Kelly, developed a love of history.  She always wanted to go back … Continue reading →

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Favorite #190: Reading to Preschoolers

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

    Building a Foundation One of the most loving things a person can do is read to a child. Reading builds a bond and a foundation for later success through introducing vocabulary and language skills. I recently was invited to read my children’s … Continue reading →

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Favorite #189: Spencer Doll and Toy Museum

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Dicy McCullough

A Step Back in Time             A trip to The Spencer Doll and Toy Museum in Spencer, NC, is like taking a trip back in time. The director, Beth Nance, started the museum as a way to honor the memory of … Continue reading →

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Favorite #184: America the Beautiful

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

Respect, Compassion, Brotherhood During the years I taught elementary school music, one of my favorite months was November. I loved singing patriotic songs for Veterans Day and later in the month singing songs about turkeys, American history and the first Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

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Favorite #183: Aspiring Author, Alicia Hartley (Part 2)

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

                         Alicia’s Guest Blog I met Alicia Hartley a few months ago when she moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC. After talking with her, I soon learned she was nervous about leaving Alexander Central High and starting her junior year at … Continue reading →

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