The lull around the holidays is a welcome break since I work year-round, so it's a chance to take it easier. Today the quietness has an additional benefit, as I got sick last night. I woke up in the middle of the night and vomited, and this morning had what we'll delicately call further bathroom difficulties. This is unusual for me, as I have a pretty iron stomach, but it sounds a lot like food poisoning. But MrsBlue and I have been eating the exact same leftovers since Christmas, so it's hard to see how I could get an isolated bout, as she's feeling fine. But I'm feeling much better already too. So I'm not happy at being sick, but it's good that it didn't really disrupt things here too badly. Not exactly a Festivus miracle, but prettay, prettay good.

Prettay Good Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.

Science

• The Science of Gift Wrapping Explains Why Sloppy Is Better Than Neat. Thanks Max.
• 2021 was a huge year for space exploration. With NASA’s SLS and SpaceX’s Starship, 2022 could be even bigger (may require registration or subscription).

Images

• How Infrared Photography Can Create Stunning Sci-Fi Night Photos.

Media

• Carvana making dreams come true. Thanks Hypothermia.
• Transnorthern DC3 at Anchorage on Dec 8th 2021, engine failure and gear up landing. Thanks VideoSift.

Follow-ups

• A nation in turmoil sealed the Monkees’ fate and left Mike Nesmith bitter. But, in the end, he became a believer. Thanks Acleacius.
• Dinklage Reflects On "Thrones" Finale Backlash. Excellent actor, terrible critic.