Tag Archives: Tired of School

New Stories from Old

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

    As I travel to different schools, I explain to children that ideas for my stories have been based on real events in my life. Being a teacher for thirty years, it wasn’t unusual for me to hear children talking about being … Continue reading →

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A Fun Day at the Daniel Boone Family Festival

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

It was a fun day for everyone at the Daniel Boone Family Festival with vendors, music, historical tours and activities. The Daniel Boone festival is held the first Saturday in May in Mocksville, NC. Mocksville is in Davie County and home to many historical sites, such … Continue reading →

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Reading at China Grove Elementary School

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

The media specialist at China Grove Elementary School, Ms Litke, invited me to speak to  the kindergarten through fifth grade students on April 25th for National Poetry Month. The presentations took place in the media center where I shared with the … Continue reading →

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Miss Molly is a Celebrity Now

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

It’s amazing how just a simple visit to a friend’s house can turn into something more. I was working on a story about a friend of mine who is a music teacher and all of a sudden her dog decides … Continue reading →

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Youthmuse Book Review

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dicy McCullough

As a new author I have discovered how important it is to get book reviews. The dilemna is finding individuals who are willing to read and then post a book review on their blog or website.  I was lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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Reading, Writing, and Workshops

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Dicy McCullough

       I broke my shoulder November 4th and I must say there has been quite a lot of pain from that break. However,  from this experience I’ve learned a lot about myself and just how strong I really am.  I’ve learned that I can endure and work … Continue reading →

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October’s More than Just Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Dicy McCullough

October has been a busy month with fall festivals, reunions, and reading to children at local schools. The month started with a book signing for my newest book, Tired of School, at Literary Bookpost in Salisbury and ended with rekindling old friendships at the North Rowan High School … Continue reading →

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Fall Festival

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Dicy McCullough

A fun time was had by all at Hanford Dole’s Fall Festival. The children enjoyed playing games, winning prizes and especially liked getting their face painted. My station was one where the children could stop and listen to a story and … Continue reading →

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Reading at Kootnz Elementary School

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Dicy McCullough

I had the opportunity to read at Kootnz Elementary School on Wednesday Oct. 5th. It was a warm afternoon around 1:00 when I got to the school. Little did I know what a warm greeting I would receive inside the building. After … Continue reading →

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