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Poetry Friday: Filling the Feeder

Posted on January 8, 2021 by rosecappelli

This time of year the birdfeeders don’t stay filled for long. Cardinals and chickadees vie for space. Squirrels wait patiently, or not so patiently, for treats to scatter. I use a combination of different types of feed – fruits and … Continue reading →

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One Little Word for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by rosecappelli

I’ve been choosing a OLW since 2014. Sometimes they really stick and have meaning, sometimes I need to think hard about halfway through the year to remember my OLW. Last year I chose ASTONISH. It was a way for me … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Around the Block

Posted on December 11, 2020 by rosecappelli

Later this month my grandson will celebrate his third birthday, so I’ve been working on his poem. I got the idea of writing a poem for each of my grandchildren’s birthdays from a friend who has been writing poems for … Continue reading →

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Ozzy Octopus: A Holiday Helper

Posted on December 7, 2020 by rosecappelli

Since it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, it must be time for Susanna Leonard Hill’s Annual Holiday Contest. This year’s challenge is to write a story for children about a holiday helper with no more than 250 words. … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: With Thanks

Posted on November 20, 2020 by rosecappelli

With Thanks This week Margaret Simon challenged writers to think about gratitude with the beautiful photo of the magnolia blossom on her blog. Over at the Sharing Our Stories community, gratitude was also the theme of the invitation to write. … Continue reading →

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