Cork

Carefully avoiding the shredded bits in his expensive Merlot, he mused; why does wine not have a cork propellant like champagne? @130story

As we continued our travels around the Emerald Isle, everyone we spoke to said exactly the same

"Ah, but they speak funny there."
@130story

Dad's will was clear. Up on the bridge, I threw each and every cork over the side. As the flotilla sailed away, I raised a glass. @130story

I see @SocialSoup enter with @MyStarDesign. I hurry across the room. Hellos. A hug becomes a lift. We whirl like a corkscrew. @130story