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Merry merry

Enjoy a happy holiday while dreaming of a white Christmas in Boulder with a touch of polychromaticism in life.

ByPhil Plait
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Who needs to dream of a white Christmas when you live in Boulder? But as a devoted astronomer, I need a little polychromaticism in my life, too.

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Enjoy a fun and happy holiday, folks.

P.S. Last year's holiday message still holds, too.

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