I have this “thing” for umbrellas. Mainly because I hate getting wet. I keep an umbrella in my briefcase, computer bag, golf bag, apartment, office, and truck. I first fell in love with umbrellas way back in college. I used to walk to UH (when I wasn’t dorming,) and Manoa rains all the time. Back in high school, it was “uncool” to have an umbrella. I learned the hard way as a freshman in college. I finally broke down and bought one at the UH bookstore. Wow! It was a life-changing experience. And it’s been a beautiful relationship ever since.

“Now that it’s raining more than ever,
Know that we’ll still have each other,
You can stand under my umbrella,
You can stand under my umbrella,
Ella, ella, eh, eh, eh….”