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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
Category Archives: Grandchildren
Favorite #163: Cleveland Christmas Parade
Local Fun and Merriment When I asked my four-year-old grandson, Carson, how many times he had seen Santa this year, he proudly said, “Five.” Counting on his fingers he recalled seeing Santa at the Bass Pro Shop, Salem Lutheran Preschool, the Cleveland Christmas parade … Continue reading
Favorite #157: 2015 Little League World Series Champions
Champions Both On and Off the Field Salisbury, NC, was put on the national stage this summer by a group of talented young girls who won the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon. Once the team arrived in … Continue reading
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Favorite #156: Love and Support
A Year Later It’s been a year since my husband, Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Grandchildren, Inspirational, Memories, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged American Legion, Coach McCullough, Kennedy-Hall American Legion Post 106, memories, Rowan County YFL Football League, West Rowan Sports Complex, www.dicymcculloughbooks.com, www.dicymcculloughbooks.com/blog
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Favorite #154: Emerald Isle
Vacation Memories There’s nothing like a family vacation for making memories. I experienced that recently with my two daughters and their families on the Crystal Coast of NC at Emerald Isle. Although I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life, I had never been to Emerald … Continue reading
Favorite #129: Tar Heels and Dean Smith
The Love of the Game Growing up as a kid in North Carolina the winter months for me meant watching Tar Heel basketball with my dad. In his eyes, Dean Smith could do no wrong and as far as basketball goes, he … Continue reading
Favorite #126: Chevy Tailgate and Love
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise What a blessing to have two son-in-laws who not only care about my daughters, Kristin and Kelly, but also care about me. From all the mother-in-law jokes that circulate around, I know I’m a lucky lady. During the last four months as I’ve experienced a roller … Continue reading
Favorite #121: A Daughter’s Love
SpendingTime Together The holidays and especially Christmas seem to be some of the hardest times to get through when losing a loved one. It’s been three months since my husband, Michael passed and since then my daughters and I have been finding … Continue reading
Favorite #120: Family Traditions
Making Gingerbread Houses Christmas is a time for family, fun and making memories, with traditions that often include presents under the tree, cookies for Santa, Christmas caroling and programs at school or church. Whatever your traditions, the ones that include … Continue reading
Favorite #118: Thanksgiving
Attitude of Gratitude Every year excitement can be felt as Thanksgiving Day approaches, building until the day families get together for food, fun and fellowship, thankful to be together once more.This year our extended family met at my sister-in-law, Hope Cline’s house, with … 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