Popping corn and corks

In a house where no excuse is too small for a celebration, a birthday can top the list, even if it is a couple of days late.

"Popcorn and champagne," Rick had texted my roommate in response to the question of what he wanted?

She baked a scrumptious angel cake decorated with wood berries and produced the usual wonderful local cheeses and meats. The cake was much better than the photo.

As the birthday boy wanted we had bechers of popcorn which he and number 2 son used to toast the milestone.

Between the corn and corks, a whole lot of popping went on.