-
Author
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
Tag Archives: www.dicymcculloughbooks.com/blog
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 #119: Author Event at the Mint
Authors, Books and Fun What a wonderful event for authors and their adoring fans during the second annual holiday author event at the Charlotte Mint Museum Uptown on December 4. Sponsored by the Charlotte Observer, there were approximately 25 authors in attendance, sharing knowledge and experiences … 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 #117: GG’s Art, Frames and Gifts
Celebrate Small Business Weekend Although most people know about Black Friday, many have never heard of small business Saturday? Formed as a way to help businesses compete for dollars during the Christmas holidays, this idea is catching on across the country. … Continue reading
Favorite 115: Rev. Billy Graham
A Man for the Times This past week the media reported that Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday quietly at home with family and friends. I grew up during the ’60’s watching Billy Graham’s crusades on television, loving everything about them, including the music … Continue reading
Favorite #114: Painting Party
Dealing with Grief Since my husband, Michael’s passing two months ago, friends, family and neighbors have been kind enough to call, drop by or suggest activities to distract me, if only for a little while. Jeanette Nelson, a family friend, recently invited my oldest daughter, … Continue reading
Favorite #113: Coach McCullough
Always Thinking of Others Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away Monday Sept. 15th from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. A lover of … 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
Favorite #111: Music Teachers
A Love for Music September means not only the end of summer for many, but the beginning of an exciting new school year. As a retired music teacher, even though I may not be standing at the door on the first day of school, … Continue reading