an Omen?

my friends, as I close down the first night of the New Year, my reflections of years gone by remain. Last night, as Jim uncorked the champagne, impeccably timed and directly on cue, it blasted across the room, scaring the kona puppy. We toasted the New Year, looking forward with optimism. i wondered where the cork was...

it had landed in my "nest", my cuddle chair where i spread out my journals and whatever suits my fancy :) if you look closely you'll see a stack of journals and such, a basket of quickie "gotta get this idea down" stuff. the antique ashtray holds various tools.. i see a glue stick :) and my glasses are in there too! 

but i digress.. in my hand woven shawl/poncho, blanket in my nest, the cork (a New Year symbol of sorts, i suppose) found its nest in mine. i've been trying to upload a close up several times now, if you care to you can click  the image for a larger pic)  i AM determined to send this before the clock strikes 12. May all your days bubble over  with delight in all the right places at all the right times! Here's to a Bright and bursting NEW year