Santa is about to climb into his North Pole hybrid and get started on his biggest night.

My computer keeps crashing on me every few minutes, and then it takes multiple false starts before it can get enough of a charge so that I can get back online, so you might not hear from me for a couple of days until I get a new battery. For now, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

IMAGE: William Henry Walker (1871-1938), “Santa Speeding Down Road in Motorized Sleigh,” 1903. Charcoal on paper.