I’m at JFK waiting for a flight to Heathrow. The annual pilgrimage to London, Leeds and Denmark has begun. I hope you all have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

Every year the White House releases a Christmas video starring the President’s Scottish Terrier, Barney. This year a certain former British Prime Minister makes an embarrassing cameo appearance. Oh dear.

All this for just $2. It’s no wonder the MTA is considering raising prices. (Full story here.)

There’s a profile of me over at Normblog today.

A thought-provoking exchange between Martin Amis and John Snow on Channel Four News.

Part One

Part Two

(Via A Brooklyn Lad, who had a very interesting visit to a dance fitness class in Chelsea recently.)