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Dandelions

A handful of centuries ago, dandelions were brought to my country as an easy food crop.

Now, ousting them from lawns is a hundred billion dollar industry.

Perhaps we distrust abundance, what is free and at hand.

Stubborn and wild.

I suspect dandelion didn’t change.

We did.

Dandelions are native to Eurasia, likely evolving around 30 million years ago. They were introduced to North America by European settlers, primarily for their medicinal and food properties. While considered a weed in many areas, they are a globally widespread plant with a long history of human use.

“I canceled Obama’s nuclear inspection program, then I bombed Iran. Now, I am offering them pallets of $30 billion in cash, plus another $6 billion, if they agree to negotiate Obama’s plan. It’s called the Art of the Deal.”

Reminder: many of us are TEMPORARILY able-bodied. You’re one diagnosis or accident away from a completely different reality. Just because you don’t rely on Medicaid right now doesn’t mean you won’t in the future.

TIL –

The number of dimples on a golf ball can vary significantly depending on the manufacturer and model, but most golf balls have between 300 and 500 dimples. The average golf ball typically has around 336 dimples.

The Titleist Pro V1 has 388 dimples, & The Callaway Chrome Soft has 332 dimples.

If you’re looking for a simple, powerful and effective way to show solidarity with disabled and marginalized people… wear a mask.

You will protect your health and the health of those around you.

You will help fight mask bans.

You will send a clear message that no one is expendable.