Happy Earth Day!

I was driving in the northern Cincinnati area. The area I happened to be in was mostly buildings and concrete! "Pave Paradise...Put in a Parking Lot!" Sitting at a stop light, I looked out of the window and saw a long blacktop path. In the midst of all that asphalt, ( which is the waste material left after gasoline, and other more desirable fuels are processed), was this dandelion. That determined little flower didn't just squeeze itself through a crack! No! It pushed up through this byproduct... and gravel... and sand...leaving a mound in its wake. This determined little flower had avoided the usual squirt of Round Up and found its way to the sun! This little flower is truly a symbol of the purity of the Earth. The ability of the Earth to heal itself if given even the slightest chance. It is our duty to the determined dandelions of this Earth to make wise choices . Make wise choices in our homes; from the countertops in our kitchens to the cleansers for our toilets. Make wise choices in our outdoor spaces. Use organic fertilizers and natural pesticides. Give the Earth a chance to heal itself! Happy Earth Day.