Dandelions

The good news is that the swelling has gone down a bit, eating is becoming enjoyable again, and I’m starting to feel better.

Although, sometimes I wish I didn’t have tonsils at all, but come to find out, these buggers actually serve a purpose in the body.
Apparently they’re not vestigial, and they actually aide in filtering bacteria and viruses.

Who knew?

But do you know what are vestigial?...

The sexual organs of dandelions.
(Kinda sounds like the title of a steamy romantic novel, doesn’t it?...Not even a little bit?...Well I think it does.)

Dandelions, like all flowers, have the proper organs (stamen and pistil) necessary for sexual reproduction. The only difference is that dandelions don’t use them. Dandelions reproduce without fertilization; they basically clone themselves, and they are quite successful at it.


Marisa’s Dandelion Patch
http://www.mydandelionpatch.com/dn_why.html

A lovely tribute to the reasons why a woman decided to get a dandelion tattoo...

Dandelions, lovely yellow flowers that are happy to just grow and reproduce have become the enemy of every gardener.
People dig them up, cut them down, burn them to the root and curse their perserverance.
Dandelions don't care; they just lie silent for a while, regroup, muster their strength and shoot right back up out of the ground.

They yell, "Kiss off, world. I'm still here!"

Dandelions have balls.
They're not afraid to be unpopular.
They're not worried about being welcome.
They just show up and bloom.

Dandelions have self confidence.
They know they're beautiful, whether anyone else realizes it or not.
They set themselves smack in the middle of the sunshine, right where everyone will see them.
They reach for that ray of sun, growing stronger and more beautiful.

Dandelions are strong and courageous.
They don't let the world get them down.
They've done nothing to hurt anyone, yet they're a most unwelcome guest.
Still, they refuse to give up.

I aspire to be a dandelion.

YOU GO DANDELION!