It is hard out here

Since you asked:
Went to the friendly canines of bark park, Petco Field last night to watch my beloved Cubbies get dough popped by the Dads. The highlight was the shrimp cocktail and the bone in ribeye and martini before the game at the old school Midwestern type jernt (joint) of Lou and Mickeys. Makes for a very pleasant evening, though. Chatted up some nice fellow transplanted Chicagoans along the third base line.

The bad news? I think I am allergic to beer. Had one and half cups and it felt like I had swallowed a pint of MSG.