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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: educational
Favorite 198: Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival
A Fun Day for All I began taking dulcimer lessons from Judy Hefner House last summer, after discovering her on the Camel City Strummers Facebook page. Judy, along with her husband, Kirk House are accomplished musicians, teaching and playing the … Continue reading
Favorite #196: Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference, Shelby, NC
Dulcimer Fun The Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference in Shelby, NC, has come and gone, but memories of playing the mountain dulcimer and making new friendships will last forever. Even though it’s fairly easy to learn simple melodies on a dulcimer, those … Continue reading
Favorite #195: Altrusa International Club of Caldwell County
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
Favorite #194: Kannapolis Village Park
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
Favorite #192: Rainbows After the Storm
A Promise in the Sky Earlier this summer at Franklin Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC, members of the congregation listened not only to Pastor Joe’s sermon, but also to sounds of rain on the metal roof. Thunder could be heard in the distance. … Continue reading
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Favorite #191: Williamsburg
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
Favorite #190: Reading to Preschoolers
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
Favorite #189: Spencer Doll and Toy Museum
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
Favorite #184: America the Beautiful
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