Good luck in 2013 to my fellow Chicago Fchatters!
I spent the night in the ER (for something not very serious) and witnessed the "Jerry Springer Show" coming through the door: Nonstop stream of drunks who either fell down, were intoxicated to the state of unconsciousness or in a bar fight. I guess this is no news to badges2 but for a "sheltered life" like mine, it was an eye opening experience of what goes down that night. I like a good drink myself but watching this was clearly the dark side of alcohol.
Believe it or not, St. Patrick's Day is the worst. Makes New Year's Eve look like church! Hope you are well!