Whether it’s the hairbrush-optional atmosphere or the absent boss, there are days (Monday-Sunday) when I find it hard to focus. When you work at home like I do, the promise of a break is the only way to stay on track. After I complete a task from my to-do list, I reward myself with a little digital mingling. I hop online and connect with people or write a blog post. It may not be a traditional break (with coffee and muffins and live people), but this is life in a digital era...Less face time and more Facebook.

Ever since I was hit between the eyes with an elastic band as a child (one of those big fat ones...the elastic band I mean, I was rather slender), I've been afraid of flying objects. I suspect this is why I duck for cover whenever anyone opens a bottle of champagne.

Did you know that the number one New Year’s injury in France is caused by flying champagne corks to the eye?  I kid you not.  A champagne cork leaves the bottle at a velocity of approximately 38-40 mph, but has been clocked at speeds as fast as 100 mph. 

For me, the word “bubbles” conjures up images of blowing endless soapy spheres for my kids until I pass out.  But with New Year’s Eve approaching, it’s time to burst those parental connotations and embrace the most effervescent image of all – “Bubbly.” Bring on the champers!

Did you know there are approximately 49 million bubbles in the average bottle of champagne? Now that’s bubbly baby (Just a little Cliff Clavin trivia for you to share during your New Year’s celebration). 

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