Monday, April 04, 2016

Monday thangs

Normally I post my column from Sunday's paper on Monday, but as it turns out the post I did last week about the sweet gum stump seemed to resonate with you, I used it as the seeds for my column.

Rather than giving you a repeat, I decided to post a picture of a dandelion instead. I saw it this week while walking. The setting sun to the west lit it up like a Japanese lantern in the grass.

Our yoga class was good tonight. I used muscles I'd forgotten I had. Tomorrow I will remember them again because I'm pretty sure they will be still and sore. Fun ain't cheap.


14 comments:

  1. That could be known as the Kids-Flower. I remember being fascinated by them and now I see our G Granddaughter stop in her tracks to admire one and usually pick it. Good catch, I'm smiling I like that!

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  2. Oh that picture looks so good. It's like a beautiful memory of childhood. Tonight it's supposed to be -11C .

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  3. Did you know the yellow dandelion flowers are edible? They can be battered and deep fried and come out with a sweet nutty flavor. SO they say. I've never been brave enough to try it.
    Lisa

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    1. I've also heard of dandelion wine, but I've never been that desperate.

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    2. desperate??? I would attempt to try any wine!!!

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  4. Dandelion is known for its medical benefits (like many other plants). So, when I happen to look at a plant, I see not only its flower's beauty but also think of its contribution to human wellness.

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  5. Great picture and your description of that dandelion, lighting up like Japanese Lantern in the grass is a great too!

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  6. My husband made dandelion wine a long time ago and he's not one to follow the recipe exactly.... We picked buckets flowers when they closed and only used the yellow petals, not the green part. It makes a good wine and my grandfather made some when I was young, but my husband put a bit too much sugar to sweeten it more and it turned to more alcohol content of course. It was rather potent so we shared it with the neighbours. lol... Never made it again.
    JB

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  7. Does "no pain no gain" go for yoga too? I remember watching my Greek Grandpa digging up danelions in our yard and then cooking them up...I wouldn't even try it back then but I'm more adventuresome these days, so who knows? I've spied a few yellow demons in my yard and once we stabilize the temps it will probably be a sea of dandelions!

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  8. Blow on that dandelion and wish for the pain and soreness from yoga to go away.

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  9. Dandelions puffs are a welcome sight this time of year.

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  10. Beautiful picture! I tried yoga! Let's just say, not for me! LOL!

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