Coming In Like A Lion

We are enjoying very nice weather in our region. The normal high temperature is 50 degrees. A couple of days ago, we hit 81 degrees. This has been a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. While doing so this morning, I came across a lone lovely yellow flower in the park across the street. Its bright beauty caught my eye. Yes, I found the first dandelion of the year. Continuing my walk after seeing the lovely sight, I could not help but think that dandelions have an undeserved negative reputation. Sure, they are weeds. However, as weeds go, they look pretty good. If they weren't weeds, people would be planting them all over the place. And really, what harm do they do? Unless surrounded by weak growth, dandelions can't really take over any space. Nevertheless, we spend large sums of money and effort trying to eradicate these lovely yellow flowers.