Merry Christmas!

As my sister taught me, it’s not Christmas without Nat King Cole. The vocalist par excellence was the subject of one of Sin City’s more infamous contract riders: He was forbidden to make eye contact with the (white) women in the Las Vegas casinos where he played. Still, no one’s voice more smoothly channels the spirit of the holiday season. Enjoy this and may Santa Claus be very generous to you this Christmas. We return to our usual programming tomorrow, so enjoy the holiday intermission while it lasts.