Author Archives: rosecappelli

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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SOS: Catching Up

Posted on March 11, 2021 by rosecappelli

Today I’m writing a response to the invitation on Sharing Our Stories: Capture a Slice of Life. I have a friend who isn’t able to drive long distances due to some vision issues. At one time, she was more than … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Is It Spring Yet?

Posted on March 5, 2021 by rosecappelli

Happy Poetry Friday! I woke to the sound of birds, happy it was Friday (although most days blend into each other), but disappointed because I didn’t think I had anything to share for Poetry Friday. I wrote a few short … Continue reading →

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