DIDN'T I TELL YOU we shared, my twin and I?

Rain or shine.

Actually, this umbrella was meant to protect us from flying debris. Someone in our community was demolishing a house with dynamite. (Yes, this was truly the olden days). As this was quite an "event", it attracted a crowd from the neighborhood. Some memories linger long. I can still see the earth and remnants of the building blasting skyward.

Fortunately for us, the umbrella wasn't put to the test.

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