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The Umbrella

A useless piece of paraphernalia Is definitely the umbrella It only keeps us dry from the neck up Not too brilliant there fella I suppose there are people out there Think it's the cat's meow Hop skip and a jump down life's lanes Doesn't look too highbrow Must be more common in rainy regions Closer to the equater Parts of the world rains are common Umbellas were created

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/13/2024 4:20:00 PM

I agree with you, Jack. Umbrellas during rain don't protect me much...the rest of me gets soaked or the wind flips it inside out...! My delicate and dainty grandmother carried an umbrella (she called it her parasol) during the summer to protect her face from the sun....now that makes sense :-) Enjoyed the read. BTW, Bill and I are fine...hunkering down for the artic blast heading our way from Canada. have a great evening, Sara

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/13/2024 5:35:00 PM

Grandma called it her parasol! to protect her face from the sun and in the winter the arctic blast heading your way from Canada! lol Happy to hear you and Bill are doing well! Love from Canada XXX

Sand Blown

Date: 1/13/2024 2:44:00 PM

....don't have an umbrella myself.....in latin it's 'umbella' - meaning 'having a good time'......well, i've always loved walking in the rain....without an...um.... brella........stan

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/13/2024 3:26:00 PM

Wasn't aware 'umbrella' translated to 'having a good time'... ? Always loved walking in the rain!