Seattle - August 27, 2008

Under the Weather

Umbrella Society

Anchor: And now here’s Weathergirl Wanda, reporting from downtown, on how much longer this rain will continue. What’s the outlook, Wanda?

Wanda: Bright, cheery, and blooming with color!

Anchor: Maybe you should get out from under that umbrella to take in your surroundings.

Wanda: Oh, this. It’s from Umbrella Society, a local company that imports bold graphic brollies from Japan. I chose the Roses Aren’t So Red variety. There are many options, with either wood or leather handles in long and short styles. It’s enough to make even the grayest skies seem sunny.

Anchor: But, uh, you’re standing in a downpour.

Wanda: What does that matter when proceeds from every purchase benefit orphans in India? And when you order two, they waive postage!

Anchor: Seriously, Wanda, what kind of medication are you on?

Wanda: That’s anyone’s forecast, Jim. Now back to you.

Available online at umbrellasociety.com.