Author Archives: rosecappelli

Bidding Farewell

The picture said it all. Instead of standing guard as she had for almost 200 years, the massive yellow cucumber magnolia lay stretched across the lawn near the Peirce Dupont House in Longwood Gardens. Tearful arborists gathered to say goodbye, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Fly, Firefly!

Today I’m participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Be sure to check it out here. Title: Fly, Firefly! Author: Shana Keller Illustrator: Ramona Kaulitzki Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2020 Audience: Ages 4-8 Themes: Wonder, curiosity, environmental awareness … Continue reading →

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The Clock: An Etheree

Several years ago Allan and I purchased a grandfather clock. We had talked about having one in our home for years, but then came the rhythms of growing into a marriage that put the clock into that “someday” category. Now … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Bluebird’s Reflections

Today I’m participating in Poetry Friday. You can find the roundup at Wondering and Wandering, along with the next installment of the 2020 Progressive Poem. Thanks, Christie! A few weeks ago I was delighted to notice that the bluebirds returned. … Continue reading →

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Hope

Happy to be back today. Like with many of you, the past few weeks have brought sleepless nights, alternating periods of sadness and joy, and many adjustments as we’ve learned how to do things differently. Last week my daughter stopped … Continue reading →

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