Irony...

When I lived in England (where it rains most days), I did not own an umbrella. This Christmas I received TWO umbrellas (BOTH of them are gorgeous and I want to use them). The irony is that in California, there are about 4 days rain a year... not only that, but these few days of rain are likely to occur between December and March - and I'm on strict bed rest throughout that time!

It's lucky I'm not superstitious since I have no qualms about putting them up indoors just to enjoy looking at them!