"Golden Gardens Beach 2" by seattlerayhutch45 This shot reminded us of a wonderful short story by Cyrus Colter titled "The Beach Umbrella," wherein a man longs for the community and friendship that seems to take place under other people's beach umbrellas. If only he had an umbrella of his own, he figures, his life would be full of laughter and community, too. We won't tell you what happens as the story evolves, because we think......

We feel you, Seattle. It was so nice to have three whole days of sunshine, and now here we are, looking out the window, wearing a hoodie, mourning what had appeared to be a good solid spring. But it's coming back (sort of) this weekend, just in time for Sasquatch and Folklife. Just in time for BBQs and volleyball games at parks. Three days off (four if, like our office-working friends, you're taking Friday......