The dandelions on my block seem to have all sprung up overnight. I find this delightful. Not only are they pretty, but they are a good guide as to which yards have had unnecessary and possibly hazardous chemicals dumped on them. A yard without dandelions is worth jogging past with the dog. A yard with dandelions is likely quite safe for the dog to sniff on a leisurely stroll. Unfortunately, the method isn't foolproof, as I noticed a couple of neighbors today busily digging up the dandelions, and I suspect it wasn't to make a salad or wine with them, which is unfortunate because those are among the only good reasons to dig out a dandelion. The dandelion is actually quite useful. I learned more about it recently by reading The Teeth Of The Lion: The Story Of The Beloved And Despised Dandelion. I picked up the book when the author, Anita Sanchez, gave a talk nearby. I also got the chance that evening to sample some dandelion coffee, which was quite yummy. I do enjoy useful crops that just grow without much help from me, so the dots of yellow popping up amidst the green in my lawn please me.
A nervous lunch
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More unwanted holiday cheer: Darla took her staff to lunch today, and
that’s us. Jennifer begged off somehow, and Peter called in sick. If I’d
known Darla ...
18 hours ago
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