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I remember the joy that my children found in this simple little flower. I can't count the number of dandelion bouquets that I received from them, handed to me with such joy and reverence. Then when the flower turned into a seed pod, the children would play with them as they would with a bubble maker, blowing those tiny seed, aiding the wind in scattering them.
Of course there is also the dandelion wine. Although I have never tasted the juice of the little flower, I have been told that it is very good. I suppose after drinking of the brew, some wouldn't give a hoot how many of the little flowers were growing in their lawns!
So if there are some out in cyberland feeling very antagonistic toward those yellow terrors, here is a little story to help you through your pain.
The problem with dandelions
A man who took great pride in his lawn found himself with a large crop of dandelions. He tried every method he knew to get rid of them. Still they plagued him.
Finally he wrote to the Department of Agriculture. He enumerated all the things he had tried and closed his letter with the question: "What shall I do now?"
In due course, the reply came: "We suggest you learn to love them."
I love all wildflowers! The dandelion was a favorite, along with the mustard flower and poppies! I remember them with great joy! 
