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This Is The Way

This is for L.C. Schäfer's One Dollar Challenge - Quote Me Baby (Goldblum Edition)

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published 9 months ago 1 min read
Top Story - May 2025
A Dandelion Growing In A Wall

Introduction

This is for L.C. Schäfer's One Dollar May Challenge - Quote Me Baby (Goldblum Edition)

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The Prompt

Life finds a way.

Ian Malcom (played by Jeff Goldblum) in Jurassic Park

The music is "Dandelion Wine" by Blackmore's Night from "Ghost of a Rose"

This Is The Way

When I am on my walks I often see plants growing on roofs and other places where there is no soil, and I wonder how the hell they manage to grow.

I am no scientist but I would think that a plant would need nutritious soil to grow in, but a wall?

Look at that dandelion, how does it live? Maybe it gets moisture when it rains and then, along with photosynthesis, it manages to grow, and flourish.

I have seen this dandelion over a couple of days and this story has given me a reason to write about it. We often see moss on stonework, but this is a fully fledged plant.

I have seen small trees growing in similar situations.

I don't know how it happens, but life always finds a way....

Interlude

About the Creator

Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred

A Weaver of Tales and Poetry

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  • Marie381Uk 8 months ago

    It is amazing how a tiny seed can grown where it is least expected. Congratulations Mike well deserved a Top Story 💙✍️🏆

  • Caitlin Charlton9 months ago

    I see this all the time and it always amazed me. Thankfully Seema gave us the details on how this happens — still a magical sight though. Nice photo! Congratulations on your Top Story 🎉🎊🎉

  • Seema Patel9 months ago

    It's hard, but can be done. Root produces enzyme to absorb from the brick. They can take moisture from air too.

  • Congrats, Mike!

  • Wow.

  • Susan Fourtané 9 months ago

    And congratulations on the top story! 🥳

  • Susan Fourtané 9 months ago

    It’s incredible, right? Wildflowers are like special creatures with special superpowers.

  • Calvin London9 months ago

    Congratulations, Mike. This definitely fits into the category of "Things that make your head hurt."

  • Indeed, life always finds a way. We grow, even in the most painful situations. Congrats, Mike!

  • Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • Tim Carmichael9 months ago

    Congratulations on your top story! It’s amazing how something as simple as a dandelion can remind us of resilience and the quiet power of life.

  • And eventually manages to crack us up in such a way that even the stoniest of facades simply crumble.

  • Grz Colm9 months ago

    I love that you think this! Also it’s sort of inspiring really that they can do this! 😀

  • That sure is such a strong will to live. Loved it!

  • Caroline Craven9 months ago

    I love dandelions. Great piece Mike!

  • L.C. Schäfer9 months ago

    It's a colourful splash of resilience isn't it 😊

  • Mother Combs9 months ago

    Yes, life does find a way, doesn't it <3 Love the positivity of this

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