by Diane Wyzga | September 25, 2020 | Writing
Whether it’s basketball or personal resilience, we practice until it’s second nature. Down the hill from my home is a boy who has been growing into a teenager. I’ve watched him playing hoops in the driveway against a backboard nailed to the garage. When he was younger...
by Diane Wyzga | September 15, 2020 | Writing
I don’t know about you, but of late I’ve been feeling fearful and insecure. What can I do? If I call a feeling by its true name I can identify it. If I claim it as mine then I can do something about it. As to taming it? That takes practice: Breathing in I feel fear...
by Diane Wyzga | September 14, 2020 | Writing
Wondering why the grass is always greener over there? I know. Who here has looked at the grass growing on the other side of the fence and seen that it’s greener? Everybody! Of course, the grass is always greener growing on the other side. But do you know how come?...
by Diane Wyzga | September 1, 2020 | Writing
We deserve better than the dingiest room in the hotel of depression! “I know the voice of depression Still calls to you. I know those habits that can ruin your life Still send their invitations. But you are with the Friend now And look so much stronger. You can stay...
by Diane Wyzga | August 21, 2020 | Writing
Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday with several questions carefully chosen to help you collect stories in the oral tradition or spark your own writing. Either way, you’ll say, “Thanks for the...
