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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 #83: Cotton Ketchie: author, artist, photographer
Preserving Landmarks through Art There are people in this world who seem to be talented in almost everything they do. Cotton Ketchie is one of those people. Even with his amazing talent as an artist, photographer and author, Cotton is very down-to-earth and approachable, appreciative of his … Continue reading
Favorite #81: True Love
Married 70 Years While there’s no denying men and women have been looking for true love down through the ages, one can’t help but wonder if there really is such a thing? Dot Troublefield believes there is and believes what she and her husband, … Continue reading
Favorite #80: First Birthdays
A Time of Celebration What a difference a year can make. It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since the birth of my second grandson, Garrett. Wearing his fireman hoodie, with a number one on it, as you can … Continue reading
Favorite #79: Mike Astrop, Fighting Hunger at South River United Methodist Church
Fighting Hunger One Person at a Time Mike Astrop is the kind of person who goes about life quietly helping others, not asking anything in return. For example, seeing the need for a food pantry in his community fourteen years ago, he began one there in the … Continue reading
Favorite # 78:Abbi Heilig, teacher, volunteer, adventurer
Following Passion and Dreams Have you ever longed to quit your job and travel the world? Although most of us don’t have the means or opportunity, I know someone who did just that. Abbi Heilig had aspirations of climbing the … Continue reading
Favorite #76: Project 2 Heal
A Ministry of Love I first learned about the non-profit organization, Project 2 Heal, from a friend and local author, Peg Robarchek. Involved with this organization, it was while helping me edit a book not long ago, that she explained Project 2 Heal donates Labrador Retrievers to special needs … Continue reading
Favorite #75: Renewed Friendships
Memories So Sweet New Year’s Day for many often brings thoughts of resolutions and change. For others, thoughts of “old acquaintances” and long ago relationships come to mind. Although New Year nostalgia can inspire a desire to rekindle past relationships, other events such … Continue reading
Favorite #74: Family Traditions
Building Memories While it’s true Christmas has come and gone, the memories of time well-spent with family and friends lingers long after the presents have been put away or forgotten. Memories of Christmas Eve services, performances of the Nutcracker, leaving cookies … Continue reading
Favorite #73: First-Grade Teachers at Woodleaf Elementary School
Innovative Teaching Teachers have so many duties these days it almost makes your head spin to think about it. Always looking for ideas to inspire students and improve achievement, they get excited when seeing positive results from their efforts. Looking for an idea last … Continue reading
Favorite # 72: Salem Lutheran Preschool
Salem Lutheran Preschool Looking back when my two daughters were growing up, I remember many milestones, with one of those being their first day of preschool. After checking out different programs in the community, I choose a church preschool and was excited to know my daughters … Continue reading