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The Three Jakes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Smallpeace

They came strutting across our newly seeded lawn like swaggering, fat little soldiers in a tight trio formation. Blabbering noisily, they bobbed their heads up and down and back and forth like pistons, occasionally stopping to scratch for grubs with … Continue reading →

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Ode to Early Risers

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Smallpeace

I have never been a particularly early (or cheerful) riser, but lately, our life at Smallpeace has inspired me to rethink old habits. Here, dawn comes on like a light switch, with choirs of insects, farm animals, and songbirds singing … Continue reading →

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Where the Wild Beasts Are

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Smallpeace

Oh little emperor without a sphere of influence conqueror without a country, smallest living-room tiger, nuptial
sultan of the sky, of the erotic roof-tiles, the wind of love in the storm you claim when you pass and place four delicate feet … Continue reading →

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