Reflections on Dandelions

This was first written for the Montana Woman magazine

Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash

“Here’s a patch of dandelions,” said Valancy, unsubdued. “Dandelions shouldn’t grow in the woods, though. They haven’t any sense of the fitness of things at all. They are too cheerful and self-satisfied. They haven’t any of the mystery and reserve of real wood flowers.”

“In short, they’ve no secrets,” said Barney. “ But …