dandelions

i had to run a bunch of errands this morning. wal-mart was absolute choas (as is the norm here), but i was bound and determined to get car washing stuff and knock that to do item off my list and something, anything for eddie to chew on since i know that he will just help himself to erin's trailer if not presented with a more convenient option. after fighting through the chaos (like most of my life down here), i then battled the traffic on hwy 49 to the post office, which was packed.

standing in line was not what i wanted, but probably what i needed. a little girl was there with her mom and brother. she was holding the biggest handful of dandelions i have ever seen and faithfully presenting every woman who walked in the door with a bright yellow gift. it was incredible to watch the surprise on people's faces as they walked in the door, saw the insanely long line and then a little girl standing silently in front of them holding out a dandelion. that little girl transformed the place with her simple offering. i totally got shot down when i asked her if i could have one, being informed that they are only for girls, much to the enjoyment of everybody in earshot. but nevertheless, i think she taught me this morning that i need to start silently handing out more flowers if i expect to really make an impact down here...