60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: Diamonds and Toads; Toads and Diamonds

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://travelgrantspass.com/" target="_blank">Grants Pass, Oregon</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday with your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>Maybe it’s true and maybe it isn’t but once there was a young girl who had a wicked stepmother and her equally wicked daughter. One day the young girl went to the well to fetch water and while there an old crone asked for a drink from the bucket which she was kindly given. As a reward for her kindness the crone gives a magical gift: each time the girl speaks pearls, jewels and roses will fall from her lips.</p><p>Seeing this magic the stepmother sends her daughter back to the well to get a reward. There she finds a beautiful princess who asks for water; when she is denied a drink she curses the stepdaughter from whose lips scaly toads, lizards and snakes will fall when she speaks. [original fairy tale version <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_and_Toads" target="_blank">Diamonds and Toads</a>] [revised version <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Toads-Diamonds-Charlotte-S-Huck/dp/068813680X" target="_blank">Toads and Diamonds</a>]</p><p><strong>Story Prompt</strong>: I can’t help but wonder: What if we could see our words when we spoke? How might we change or stay the same? Write that story! </p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.</p><p><strong>You’re invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic</i>!” Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, Amazon Music and Audible and join us next time! <strong>Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and </strong><a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank"><strong>Quarter Moon Story Ar