I've been watching a lot of Canadian television shows lately. I can't explain why. I am, however, in love with Canada. Except for all of the snow and cold.

Not too much, this week. Thursday and Friday, went out with MV after work. It's nice to have another life partner. I think I'm in love with the Yankee Doodle in Barrington. The biggest dive bar I've ever been inside of (which is funny, because it's BARRINGTON), but it's the kind of place where, you can imagine, after a few short visits it's like Cheers, where everybody knows your name and problems. And after a few Old Styles (on tap! Who drinks Old Style ON TAP?), you forget your problems. And your name.

On second thought, maybe I should try to limit my visits to the Doodle. I've never liked becoming a "regular."