Author Archives: rosecappelli

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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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Down Under the Pier

Today I’m participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Be sure to check it out here. Title: Down Under the Pier Author: Nell Cross Beckerman Illustrator: Rachell Sumpter Publisher: Cameron Kids, 2020 Audience: Ages 4-8 Themes: Marine life, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Inspiration from Mary Oliver

Happy Poetry Friday! If you know me, you might know that I am a big fan of Mary Oliver. One of my favorite poems of hers is “Freshen the Flowers, She Said” that appears in Why I Wake Early. That … Continue reading →

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