Knocked off a little early over here today for the first annual O'Reilly Science Art holiday party. While it was undoubtedly a festive affair full of holiday cheer (thank you Bear Republic), it wasn't exactly like the holiday parties I'm used to. As it turns out, potlucks and white elephant gift exchanges really work better with more than one person (though uncannily I still somehow wound up with scented candles like I do every year). On the other hand, my jokes were unanimously funny and I did not have to wear shoes.