05/08/2026
Dandelions are cheerful, colorful, tenacious, full of lore about wishes and promises, and they’re almost entirely edible. Dip the flowers, and batter and fry for a delicious fritter. Tossed the leaves in salad for a high mineral, kidney supportive addition. Pull out the roots and roast it gently in the oven grind it in your coffee maker and enjoy a caffeine free coffee replacement. I couldn’t tell you what these purple flowers do. But I am almost certain that they are not even a smidgen as incredible as dandelions. And yet, people take great care to remove them from their yards, spraying them, using contraptions to pull them out by the roots. And all because somebody made up a rule: purple Vine-y flowers= good, dandelions = bad. Somewhere along the way, we humans have been categorized and similar fashion. Some religious organizations, cultures, governments, and others created constructs that those who were “in”, (aka being supported, encouraged and allowed to flourish) fit well. And those who do not… well they are symbolically removed- hushed- and labeled “bad”. Believe me when I say with my whole chest that in my circle, Dandelions are celebrated. And you are not too weird or too wild for this community or my stable. And yes- even if you are a basic purple flower, there is space for you here as well. Because I believe there is a place for everyone!
