According to the calendar, spring arrived a few days ago. I love spring. I have longed for spring. This flower showed up before spring began.

This flower is everywhere. It is found virtually around the globe. Called a weed, it defies destruction or eradication. The leaves are toothed, like a lion. Hence the name "dentdelion" or now commonly dandelion. I think the end of each petal has a jagged tooth resemblance as well.

I've given up trying to get rid of it. It's so resilient. And if I relax about it being here and there, I admit there is something nice about the dandelion. It is a cheery color, has a pleasant fragrance, and matures into a ball of translucent seeds. Remember making chains of the stems, and rubbing the flower on your cheek, and blowing the seeds into the air?

I think I will just enjoy them. I did as a kid. Why not now?