Why I'm jolly | Michael Tomasky

Well, there's our gal (thanks to Joe Foley Photography). Some of you have been asking for a second look, which I appreciate, and Christmas seemed like the right time. I think she's coming along rather nicely. You?

Now let's discuss the schedule over the coming days. There'll be no posting tomorrow, so no quiz this week, alas. But we will have a boffo and perhaps extra-long year-in-review quiz next week. Let's aim for next Thursday. Scribble that down on your Evernote or whatever it is you use.

As for news blogging, well, let's just say it'll depend on the news. If something big happens, rest assured, Brother Seaton and everyone, I'll be on the case, even if it's Christmas Day. If something of moderate news value happens, well, it'll be a judgment call. Do check it from time to time if you don't mind. I don't want to go completely dark, so I'll likely throw a few up there.

And finally, Merry Christmas or Happy Whatever You Prefer, and a prosperous 2011 to you all. I thank you, as ever, for your participation in this site, and I really mean that. Now go enjoy yourselves.

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