Next time you see a yardful of sprouting dandelions, note that they look remarkably like things we call "flowers." And later, when the flowers turn into fluff balls, look closely at one of those fluff balls and ask yourself whether it's really so unattractive. --Robert Wright

Dandelions

Dandelions

Apr 10, 2023-- "As new homeowners early in our marriage, I obsessed over making our yard dandelion-free. Every dandelion clock, or white blowball about to burst and blow into the wind, was a guilt-inducing sign that I hadn't caught them when I scoured our yard on my hands and knees days earlier, looking to pop them at the root. What kind of a homemaker would I be if our lawn weren't trimmed and verdant, no blight spots, and especially no yellow constellations dotting our yard?" Aimee Nezhukumatathil discovers the many virtues of dandelions in this lovely short piece. (2078 reads)


Read Full Story
What's your reaction? inspiring fascinating courageous hopeful
Take ActionWhat is something akin to dandelions in your own life that could be asking for closer examination or a change in perspective?



Quote Bulletin


Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Roger Caras

Search by keyword: Happiness, Wisdom, Work, Science, Technology, Meditation, Joy, Love, Success, Education, Relationships, Life
Contribute To      
Upcoming Stories      

Subscribe to DailyGood

We've sent daily emails for over 16 years, without any ads. Join a community of 157,148 by entering your email below.

  • Email:
Subscribe Unsubscribe?


Trending DailyGoods May 22: The Most Tender Gaze I Have Ever Beheld (4,346 reads) Apr 15: The Red Dress (7,667 reads) May 11: Early Music: Three Poems (3,240 reads) Apr 10: Dandelions (2,078 reads) Apr 9: I Am Not Afraid (2,765 reads)

More ...