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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 #183: Aspiring Author, Alicia Hartley (Part 2)
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
Favorite #182: Aspiring creative writer, Alicia Hartley
Alicia’s Guest Blog Earlier this summer I met a young lady named Alicia Hartley. Alicia moved from Hiddenite to Mt Ulla, NC and is now attending West Rowan High School. An aspiring writer, she reminds me of another West student who … Continue reading
Favorite #179: West Rowan Farm Home and Garden Store
Hometown Pride Imagine an atmosphere with friendly conversation, a game of checkers and a warm brownie smothered in ice cream. If you can imagine that you have imagined the West Rowan Farm Home and Garden Store at the corner … Continue reading
Favorite #178: Vacation Bible School
A Time of Learning As a child one of my favorite things to do in the summer was to go to Vacation Bible School. I still remember standing in a line outside Trading Ford Baptist Church waiting to hear the music so we could march … Continue reading
Favorite #177: Cosmetologists
The Local Beauty Shop As we look around our communities we often see people willing to serve. Some are visible, like policemen and firemen, while others are not so visible. Have you ever thought about how much a cosmetologist does for … Continue reading
Favorite #175: Robinson Elementary School
A Day of Reading, Writing and Fun Earlier this spring I was invited by kindergarten teacher, Lorna Poe to share my books with the kindergarten and first grade classes at Robinson Elementary School in Gastonia, NC. I had never met Lorna … Continue reading
Favorite #174: Mother’s Day Everyday
Time Together It’s fun to see the different ways mothers are surprised or pampered on Mother’s Day. Even though flowers, candy and presents are great, most mothers are happy just to spend time with their families. Now that my mom lives with me, … Continue reading
Favorite #171: Easter
Friends, Family and Time for Worship If you were to ask five different people what Easter means to them, you would probably get five different answers. Children often think Easter means bunny rabbits and baskets full of candy. Moms view it as the perfect opportunity to dress … Continue reading
Favorite #170: Rowan Rotary Club
Service Above Self Several weeks ago I was invited to share my journey as a writer at the Rowan Rotary Club in Salisbury, NC. The meetings are held each Thursday morning at the Salisbury Country Club. One of the first members I met the day of my speech … Continue reading
Favorite #166: Single Mom, Patricia Watkins
Tough Love at its Finest In this day and age of instant gratification with social media enticing both young and old, it’s becoming harder and harder to teach children values. As a single parent, Patricia Watkins found a way. Patricia … Continue reading