Author Archives: rosecappelli

Poetry Friday: The Quilt

I didn’t intend to write and post a poem today for Poetry Friday. But then I read Margaret Simon’s post, and I was hooked on trying a nestling poem. In it, she reviews Irene Latham’s forthcoming book This Poem Is … Continue reading

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Book Review: A Girl Like You

Recently I accessed a digital version for review on Edelweiss of A Girl Like You by Frank Murphy and Carla Murphy with illustrations by Kayla Harren. This is a beautiful companion to A Boy Like You (2019) that challenges girls … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: A Small Miracle

A few weeks ago I found a small blue and brown bird egg on the golf course. Out in the open with no nest nearby, I decided it was lost. Abandoned. For some reason, it didn’t feel right to just … Continue reading

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Poetry Friday: The Wren

A family of wrens is nesting inside our garage on top of some exposed insulation. We are learning to share space, but sometimes there are little surprises – like last week when the surprise of an open door became an … Continue reading

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Change of Routine

Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for supporting this community of writers. In the winter, I pad my way into my office, often before the sun comes up, and start my day with a poem, a reflection, a bit of … Continue reading

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