Author Archives: rosecappelli

Poetry Friday: The First of April

Posted on April 2, 2021 by rosecappelli

Happy Poetry Month! Because it’s April, I’m challenging myself to write a poem every day this month. I thought about trying to find a theme, or a direction, but in the end I just decided to let my writing go … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling Contest: Suzy’s Bracelet

Posted on April 1, 2021 by rosecappelli

I love writing contests! Maybe it’s the challenge, maybe it’s the focus, or maybe it’s just because it’s fun. Yesterday I received word that I got an honorable mention in Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words Contest, and I was thrilled. … Continue reading →

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Sharing Our Stories: The Sunset Challenge

Posted on March 20, 2021 by rosecappelli

When Ruth challenged us to write about a sunset, my mind immediately drifted back in time to one of the most magnificent sunsets I’d ever seen. It was at the end of a kayaking trip with some friends (I previously … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Moonbeam

Posted on March 19, 2021 by rosecappelli

One morning a few weeks ago, I was scrolling through the New York Times headlines on my phone and came across an article titled “The Moon Has a Comet-Like Tail” by Robin George Andrews. With words like “beam” and “magical” … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Birdsong

Posted on March 12, 2021 by rosecappelli

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Birdsong Title: Birdsong Author: Julie Flett Illustrator: Julie Flett Publisher: Greystone Books Audience: Ages 4-8 Themes: seasons, nature, intergenerational friendship Opening lines: It’s a mucky spring morning as we pack up the last of our belongings … Continue reading →

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