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And now for something different — because let’s face it: we need to unplug sometimes. Even if just for a few minutes.
I wrote a Short Story. It’s called The Glass Hot-Air Balloon — and it’s now live!
You can listen to it or read it: both in English & Italian.
Most of you probably know I’ve been helping my mom edit, translate, and produce the podcast for some wonderful children’s stories over the past few months.
But this one is a little different — it’s the first story I wrote entirely in my own style.
It’s short, but it carries a lot of meaning… and I hope it brings a little magic to whoever reads it — for themselves, their kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, or anyone who still believes in a little enchantment.
Here’s how it begins:
"What a magnificent full moon! Late April. The San Fernando Valley shimmered gently. Tiny lights flickered softly, like electric fireflies in summer dreams. In a small garden, beneath an old wise lemon tree, something special was about to happen."
If you have a few minutes, give it a listen or a read. Let me know what you think — I’d love to hear!
The Glass Hot-Air Balloon, By Marco Ciappelli (English Version)
Finished reviewing 7 conference proposals. The rest of the weekend will entail grading 8 student papers for my prof., and hanging with my sis and niece for dinner and a walk around the mall. Hoping to get a couple of workouts in as well if all goes according to plan. #phdLife#TALife#familyTime
My #nephew looking at garden photos with my Mom. He is still learning words. So very cute how he says Buddha & flowers My nephew LOVES nature. He enjoys plants & helping out in the gardens.
. Behold, the revolutionary idea that people wish they'd spent more time with family on their deathbeds 
. Truly groundbreaking work, worthy of the next Nobel Prize in Captain Obvious Studies 
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Another happy user of my score tracking app Skoro.
You can listen to it or read it: both in English & Italian.
Narrated Podcast: storiesottolestellepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-glass-hot-air-balloon-a-short-story-written-by-marco-ciappelli-english-version-stories-sotto-le-stelle-podcast-short-stories-for-children-and-the-young-at-heart
#phdLife #TALife #familyTime
#FamilyTime #BikeNYC #biking #nyc
for the hubby… Reading time for me. 
