Shiny

This is my favorite of this year’s Christmas gifts:

It’s from a couple of very old friends, a wryly sympathetic reference to recent circumstances. The symbolism — a dove for peace and faith, flight for freedom, steel for strength — is awesome AND it’s so darn pretty. I may leave it out when I pack away the rest of the holiday stuff.

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas, and here’s hoping for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010 for all!