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Peonies: The Floozies of the Garden

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Smallpeace

I read somewhere that peonies are often referred to as “the floozies of the garden” because of their scene-stealing beauty. These images, captured at blossoms’ peak, are on my desktop, so I can refer to them over and over again … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dermacentor Variabilis

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Smallpeace

Little tick on my arm your pinch and the oriole signal it’s springtime. Wood tick on my arm your bite and the peeper frogs celebrate summer. Vicious tick on my arm. Birds hunting nicer bugs— your mouth still sucking. To … Continue reading →

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