ROGER VON OECH WRITES:

I recently purchased the Nest home thermostat through the Amazon link on Instapundit. It’s a great product that provides smart design, remote access, and energy savings: that’s the real trifecta!

You should know that I could’ve gotten it at a 25% discount because my (soon-to-be) son-in-law is a designer at Nest, but I preferred to show my appreciation to the work you do at Instapundit by clicking through your sight. Now that’s reader allegiance!

BTW, the Ball of Whacks (and my other manipulative magnetic shape toys) are selling better than ever. Here’s a nice recent blurb from Boing-Boing.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I’m sure the Obama administration will give you plenty to write about in 2013!

I’m sure! And thanks for the reader loyalty. It’s much appreciated.