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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: Inspirational
Favorite # 71: Dentist, Dr. Jonathan Huffman, DDS
Giving Back During the Christmas season, sounds of music can be heard everywhere. You’re probably thinking, what has that got to do with a story about a dentist? Well, when I think of Christmas music, one song that comes to mind is, All I One for … Continue reading
Favorite #70: Writer, Blogger, Friend, Katrena Allison
Connecting through Writing While it’s true we should be thankful all year long, Thanksgiving provides the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings, surrounded by family and friends. I’m especially thankful for friends like Katrena Allison, who are always looking for ways to help others. As a little … Continue reading
Favorite #69: Miracles
Giving Thanks This time of year our thoughts turn to turkey, cornbread stuffing, pumpkin pie, family and friends. While it’s true in the USA we have much to be thankful for, some of us have more to be thankful for than others. This … Continue reading
Favorite #68: Teachers Making a Difference
Making a Difference In honor of Veterans Day, last week I shared about a friend of mine (Bob Terry) who after twenty years in the military became a fifth grade teacher. Last week’s blog centered around his Navy career. This week’s … Continue reading
Favorite # 67: Veterans
Honor and Respect In honor of Veterans Day, my desire is to highlight in this blog the respect due those who have served in the military protecting the freedoms of our country. My dad, a WWII Veteran, served in Germany and landed on … Continue reading
Favorite #65: Knights and Chivalry
Modern Day Knights: Making this World a Better Place Although I learned about the Medieval Knights of the Round Table in school years ago, it wasn’t until this year that I learned about the twenty-first century Knights of the Round Table (Rowan … Continue reading
Favorite #64: Kidney Transplant Donors
In Need of a Kidney Occasionally, while listening to the nightly news or reading the daily newspaper, we hear about someone who has a condition or disease that places their life in jeopardy. Often that person is not someone … Continue reading
Favorite #63: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
SCBWI: (Carolina’s Chapter) If you enjoy writing or illustrating children’s picture books, chapter books or novels, then I highly suggest you join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Living in Piedmont, North Carolina, I didn’t have far to travel to the SCBWI … Continue reading
Favorite #62: Love and Marriage
Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds My youngest daughter tied the knot a couple of months ago to the man of her dreams at a beautiful wedding in Blowing Rock, NC. Afterwards, I asked her how it felt to be married … Continue reading
Favorite #61: Teachers
Teachers: Doing What They Do Best I’m sure most everyone has seen the bumper sticker, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Even though I agree with the bumper sticker, teachers do so much more than just teach reading. Testing, parent conferences, lesson … Continue reading