Greetings friends,
The long winter has finally come to an end, the lush green lawns of spring have returned, and with them the dandelions, brightening up yards across the country. Unfortunately, some people still don't appreciate these lovely little flowers, focusing instead on their so-called "weediness," and we think that's a shame. For without dandelions, the desks of teachers, and the kitchen tables of countless homes, would be drab, bare spaces. Without dandelions there would be no dandelion greens in salads. Without dandelions there would be no sunshine on a cloudy day. Yes, my friends, the world would be a darker, less magical place without the noble dandelion. (And need we even mention what would become of the wishes made when the gold turns to fluff?) Still, this is not to say that we believe the world should be covered in dandelions. Too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing, and we do appreciate the sight of a perfectly manicured, beautiful green lawn. We just don't want to live in a world that looks like one big golf course. This is only what we believe, of course, and we do not wish to impose our beliefs on others. That is simply not the dandelion way. So as you go about your day, catching glimpses of golden pockets of sunshine, we ask that you take a moment to consider what the world would be like without them. If the thought breaks your heart, then you know how we feel, and if not, if you think the world just doesn't need them, we understand and wish you only the best.
Respectfully Yours,
The Dandelion Appreciation Society.
They're not weeds, just misplaced flowers.
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