Dandy Spring Sprout

  As much as the average gardener or lawn guy hates to see them, I know the first time I see them that spring is on the way. Those furry little balls bouncing around in the first views of green are a definite sign that warmer days have already made their presence felt and the seeds of dandelions are spreading on the breeze. Love them or hate them, there is no stopping them.

Bouncing puff of Dandelion Seeds.

The first green field sprouts the fluffy balls.

Big Yawns

   Spending the day outside kind of tops whatever I am doing. For more than ten years I have drug my buddy Kimo along on adventures from the beaches in Baja to mountain peaks in Colorado. A few years ago Kimo got a new friend Yoda who is not as into the outdoor jaunts. Secretly I think Kimo is kind of glad because now as he gets older he gets to hang out and play guard dog for his little friend and send me off on my own. Regardless, at the end of a long day in the Santa Fe National Forest we all seem to be a little worn out and ready for a nap.

Just a little tired all the way around.