I think the poor weed is greatly vilified. I’m told the leaves make good salad and they can also be made into wine. However when they go to seed and spread…well that’s another story, isn’t it?
More hope, on a stem. Nothing is more encouraging than something provided by Nature, especially seen through your eyes. I see a show, by Dale Rogerson, of her flowers. 🙂
See, I thought she was a show stopper. Yellow is a favorite color of mine. Look who she shares it with, starting with the sun, and of course…butter. 🙂
I thought she was too.
Yellow is such a happy colour, isn’t it?
Oh yes… two fabulous cases for yellow…
I don’t know what the temps are in NYC but here? Friggen 91, feels like 102… and it’s MAY!!!
I went – ugh – shopping (not bad, it had been over three weeks since my last big one, choosing to stick with the fruit and veggie place). Despite wearing a super thin dress, I was sweating in places not mentionable. And the mask added a lovely layer of hot and yucky. It was pink, matching my dress, at least.
I wonder why they don’t call them Dandy Lions? Or maybe they used to call em that and then shortened the name and changed it slightly. And why have they gotten such a bad reputation over time? I realize we’re supposed to loathe them, but I think it’s because peeps today have too much time on their hands and are looking for something to complain about.
There’s no complaining about your photog skills though. They are superb, as per.
They should be. Course, the name comes from “dents de lions” or “teeth of lions” so maybe that’s why 😉 They should not have a bad rep at all. The complete plant is edible, not to mention you can make wine from it. And, most importantly, they are bees’ first food in the spring. They should be revered rather than reviled…
I do thank you, kind sir. Glad my hours of lying amongst them inspired me to actually take their picture.
I betcha they were! What’s funny is this: In French, they are more often called: Pissenlit (the apparently vulgar term), rather than dent-de-lion – not even close to the revamped English version of the other! I haven’t found out the whys – yet.
Good thing that I don’t touch mine. I wouldn’t want you not socializing with me.
Yanno, Frank, I was stuck for THREE hours waiting for the vet outside the clinic. There is only so much people watching you can do. As I was sitting amongst them, I figured, why not. I’m sure the couple across the street from me (who arrived at the same time as I) were wondering what the hell I was doing, lying on my stomach with my phone!
Glad you liked.
Woke up thinking about your dandies, how they almost look as if they’re dancing. They’re always considered weeds, but not yours. They are regular show girls. :0
They were, in a sense. I was there, with witnesses no less, lying on my tummy trying to capture them but the wind kept giving me trouble. I finally went with this one on purpose. So let us call them show girls!
Stunning Dandelion’s-eye-view, Dale. Love this.
Shalom and lotsa flaming yellow hugs,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle! Who’d a thunk they could be so beautiful?
Shalom and lotsa bright love,
Dale
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I think the poor weed is greatly vilified. I’m told the leaves make good salad and they can also be made into wine. However when they go to seed and spread…well that’s another story, isn’t it?
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It should not even have the title of weed. Every single part of the plant is usable. I leave mine alone as they are a bee’s first food…
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Beautiful shot Dale!
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Thank you, Pam!
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So pretty!
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Thank you, Merril! I figured dandelions deserve their spot 😉
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I took a photo of dandelions today, too. I don’t think I posted it yet.
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Ah hah! Looking forward to seeing it!
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More hope, on a stem. Nothing is more encouraging than something provided by Nature, especially seen through your eyes. I see a show, by Dale Rogerson, of her flowers. 🙂
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I figured the “lowly” dandelion deserves her day in the sun… Plus she is the colour of the sun!
Maybe one day I’d be so bold….
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See, I thought she was a show stopper. Yellow is a favorite color of mine. Look who she shares it with, starting with the sun, and of course…butter. 🙂
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I thought she was too.
Yellow is such a happy colour, isn’t it?
Oh yes… two fabulous cases for yellow…
I don’t know what the temps are in NYC but here? Friggen 91, feels like 102… and it’s MAY!!!
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It’s in the 70s. Went sleeveless quite comfortably. Masks are the new accessory. Leopard? Pastel? Basic Black??? SIGH
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I went – ugh – shopping (not bad, it had been over three weeks since my last big one, choosing to stick with the fruit and veggie place). Despite wearing a super thin dress, I was sweating in places not mentionable. And the mask added a lovely layer of hot and yucky. It was pink, matching my dress, at least.
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Yes, they’re becoming quite an item. We have vendors hawking them on street corners. sigh
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No doubt. Ah well, at least they are trying to make a living…
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America, the Land of Opportunity. 🙂
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There is that!
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Great shot, Dale. You gave the dandelion a rightful place of honor.
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Thank you, John. Waiting for three hours to see a vet (without a book to read, foolish me), one gets imaginative…
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I can see that.
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Made the wait worthwhile 😉
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I wonder why they don’t call them Dandy Lions? Or maybe they used to call em that and then shortened the name and changed it slightly. And why have they gotten such a bad reputation over time? I realize we’re supposed to loathe them, but I think it’s because peeps today have too much time on their hands and are looking for something to complain about.
There’s no complaining about your photog skills though. They are superb, as per.
B
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B,
They should be. Course, the name comes from “dents de lions” or “teeth of lions” so maybe that’s why 😉 They should not have a bad rep at all. The complete plant is edible, not to mention you can make wine from it. And, most importantly, they are bees’ first food in the spring. They should be revered rather than reviled…
I do thank you, kind sir. Glad my hours of lying amongst them inspired me to actually take their picture.
Q
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See? I betcha that’s what they were called at one time.
They do though. I had neighbors who were like Nazis when it came to these little buggers. Which is why I never socialized with my neighbors.
I’ve had homemade dandelion wine and from my own experience, I can say they’re much prettier to look at than to indulge in.
What a difference a couple letters make, huh? Revered to reviled . . .
Another beautiful Wednesday
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I betcha they were! What’s funny is this: In French, they are more often called: Pissenlit (the apparently vulgar term), rather than dent-de-lion – not even close to the revamped English version of the other! I haven’t found out the whys – yet.
Good thing that I don’t touch mine. I wouldn’t want you not socializing with me.
I haven’t…. so, a no then?
Thought you might like my use of the words.
And another beautiful compliment from you.
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Reviled in languages from all over the world, the poor little buggers.
Well, they didn’t dig ME for not going scorched earth on them. So that’s when I decided to keep em.
Another beautiful pic
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Poor little buggers indeed. I am just doing my duty to up their status.
Then just for that, I dig you more!
Gracias
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You are the ultimate spokeswoman for them. They’re in great hands.
No. I dig YOU more.
de Kooning!
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‘Bout time someone stood up for ’em! I’m doing my best.
Now that there is a lot of digging going on… No complaints from ovah heah…
😉
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They’re in great hands.
How can there be? I dig! I dig! 😉
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Woot!
Hot diggedy dog!
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😘😘
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What I like the best about the pic is the creativity required to take it. Well done, Dale.
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Yanno, Frank, I was stuck for THREE hours waiting for the vet outside the clinic. There is only so much people watching you can do. As I was sitting amongst them, I figured, why not. I’m sure the couple across the street from me (who arrived at the same time as I) were wondering what the hell I was doing, lying on my stomach with my phone!
Glad you liked.
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Woke up thinking about your dandies, how they almost look as if they’re dancing. They’re always considered weeds, but not yours. They are regular show girls. :0
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They were, in a sense. I was there, with witnesses no less, lying on my tummy trying to capture them but the wind kept giving me trouble. I finally went with this one on purpose. So let us call them show girls!
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They were definitely showing off, so that’s fitting. 🙂
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They were!
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