Leave it to the Germans to have an article plus photo gallery dedicated to umbrellas. Actually, no, that seems far more British.

The weekend was good, we'll just ignore the parts that weren't. Stressful times can be good for reminding me how wonderful my friends are, and how fortunate it is that I've managed to find such a healthy support structure here in the area. When family's 2,500 miles away, it's important to have close and caring friends. Here's to warm fuzzies and random giggles due to the joy they've engendered. =)