"Great wits are sure to madness allied."

Said John Dryden.

As I sit watching the Vancouverite ducks riding their bikes around, or escorting their children to school on this rainy morning, I imagine how much you will enjoy my descent to rain-affected madness.

I'm hoping I can make the journey as witty as possible for you, so nobody gets depressed about the beautiful city of Vankie in the meantime.

I really must buy a brolly. Today.