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Dandelion Break An explanation of what is a Dandelion Break

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Long ago there was an absolutely perfect cartoon strip called Bloomsbury. Circa Reagan and Thatcher. The flightless bird called Opus, would take a dandelion break when current events became too much as here:83b9f32048fd4c734bf70233fe90f936-248571388.jpeg

This prefix is for those lovely fluffy happy things that make the day easier. And because penguins and dandelions should not be forgot.
 
Dandelion break = a pause in the blowing of the clock
I Miss You Dandelion GIF by MyPostcard
 
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