‘Birthday memory. My Ma got me a Howdy Doody marionette for I think my 6th birthday. A mere 348 years ago. If I still had it I could eBay it for the gross national product of Belize. Forgot it in the rain out in the yard. It actually melted! 'Howdy was painted pressed cardboard. Next day I looked all over for the little guy. I finally found him in the mud outside. Not a pretty sight…but still smiling. A real trooper.

Remember to bring all your toys in when it rains.