I tend to walk around in a bubble thinking if I know “this about that,” it is common knowledge. Ever so often I am reminded that I may know something that not everyone else does. It is always shocking to me. The other day a dear friend of mine reminded me of this. We were on a hike, exploring, and discussing what was springing up. I was getting so excited and sharing everything I knew about what was around us. She has always been fun to share with, as she really seems interested in what I am telling her. We’ve been doing this for over 30 years and regardless of the time that passes between each hike, it simply flows. It’s a beautiful thing. At one point, I started talking about life cycles and how many people see one plant or critter at one stage and know what it is, but at another stage, they don’t recognize that it is the same plant or critter. My example was the dandelion. Most people recognize the yellow flower sprouting up all over their lawns as a dandelion but once it goes to seed, some people do not make the connection that it is the same plant. Well, my friend admitted that she never made the connection. She then went on to explain how although she loves the outdoors, she relies on me to tell her what’s what because it was my thing to study, not hers. She even mentioned that there are moments when she needs me to explain something to her when I am not there. I have to admit, it really made me feel very special when she told me that. Because, plain and simple, I really do love to share and sometimes forget that people really enjoy to hear what I have to say, I guess that is what this blog is all about. Sharing things I take for granted and helping others with making day-to-day stuff easier or perhaps making their lives healthier or brighter in some way, because really this is what it is all about; trying to make a positive difference. I found this wonderful time-lapse dandelion flower to seed head video (don’t you just love the internet) and just had to share.