On a rainy Monday, it’s easy to get down on yourself. When I get anxious and stressed with all the work I know I have ahead of me, sometimes I have to take a moment to sit back and watch the animals. The beauty of working with them is that everyday, they remind me to stay in the moment. Emily is a perfect example.
Emily, frolicking in the meadow at the farm I’m living at in Richmond.
She reminds me that there’s always time to stop and smell the flowers. . .
Dandelions are her favorite
And maybe even eat one. . .
Our cat, Bon Jovi, joining in to look for trouble
Emily isn’t the only one who benefits from eating Dandelions. Humans have been eating this nutrition-packed plant for generations, and rightly so. Dandelions actually contain as much iron as spinach, with even more calcium and vitamin A. They are even known to detoxify the system. All parts of the plant are edible, but the greens are the tastiest before the plant has flowered.
I say, on a nice hot day, once this rain goes away, grab a handful of dandelion greens and let them soak in some boiling water. After about fifteen minutes, throw in some ice cubes and sugar to make dandelion iced tea! Sit back, take a sip, and let yourself relax in the moment, even if it’s just for a moment. . .
The Chicken Lady 
Emily is so sweet. The pictures were beautiful! Thank you for sharing the information about dandelions. Enjoy your tea ;0).
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Emily makes life a whole lot easier…most of the time!
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Little bit of farmer wisdom for you Laura my neighbor who lived well into his 90’s and operated a dairy then beef farm once told me. If you sit and just watch a cow chewing her cud you forget all your troubles and relieves your stress. And I’ll have my dandelions in a salad please.
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You can bet I’ll give that stress relief technique a shot this week! Old farmer wisdom seems to prevail every time.
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