DATELINE: Charm City, USA

I'm in Baltimore for just one week and am looking forward to a week of filth. This should be a good week for a number of reasons, including:

• I'm driving a Chrysler 300. To give you an idea of the status this car provides, at the Taco Bell drive-through yesterday the gal at the window said "nice riiiiiide!" and gave me a few extra hot sauces.
• I'm staying at a nicer hotel than normal, a Raddison. Why is that special? Three words - Sleep Number Bed.
• I'll be able to see Kristen, my friend Dan from grad school, and maybe a few of Adale's former students.
• Crabs!