Author Archives: rosecappelli

Poetry Friday: The Voice Inside

Happy Poetry Friday! Lately I’ve been watching our dear puppy, Cyrus (who is not so much a puppy anymore), move gracefully into old age. Once a rambunctious, exuberant lover of life, he has calmed down considerably now that he is … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Autumn Snapshots

A few years ago I started a practice of recording observations that I call “Snippets.” It was a response to Mary Oliver’s suggestion to “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” I recently realized that some of my recent observations … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Insomnia

Happy Poetry Friday! Bridget at wee words for wee ones has the round up today. This month she’s celebrating the first anniversary of her 10.10 Poetry Anthology: Celebrating 10 in 10 Different Ways. So head on over to meet poet … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: Leaf Rub

Do you remember doing leaf rubbings? I remember taking my kids on long walks to collect the perfect leaves. They’d bring home piles, then transform them into works of art that adorned the refrigerator and bedroom walls. I made them … Continue reading

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Fall Writing Frenzy: Widardry

Today I’m excited to be participating in the Fall Writing Frenzy contest created by agent Kaitlyn Sanchez. Kaitlyn is joined by co-host Lydia Lukidis and guest judge Alyssa Reynoso-Morris in providing this opportunity to help writers make connections, improve their … Continue reading

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