more thoughts on spring

I was looking out the upstairs bathroom window this morning as the rain fell and noticed how much change has occured in a brief amount of time. The redbuds once bright color is much duller and the woods are now thick with green foliage. You can no longer see the white tail deer munching on the meager available greens. The only sign they are out there is the frenzied trampling sound of broken twigs as they race to safety when spooked by the bark of a dog or some other sound of nature. We rarely see them in the yard now, as there is a buffet beyond our yard. The dandelions are in full swing. It is funny how from a distance the yellow and white color of flowers and seeds looks quite lovely, but up close our judgement changes to one of negativity, "Oh rats, dandelions". Perhaps if we had a different perspective the need for weed killers would diminish and the world would be less of a toxic wasteland for baby toes and puppy toes. I read that dandelions have evolved over 30 million years. They have developed many safety mechanisms to insure their survival. The english word dandelion was derived from the french word dent de lion, meaning lion's tooth. Anyway I am thinking we need to revisit our views on the lowly dandelion weed/flower and perhaps allow it to be elevated in status . John believes the blueberries may actually bear a little fruit this year, perhaps my threats did not fall on deaf blueberry leaves. Those are my newest thoughts on spring. My toe is better, the bruising is almost gone. It healed quickly, to which I give thanks. Enjoy the day and the weekend to come.