To all of our friends near 120th and Lowell, you simply must visit The Exchange Tavern (www.exchangetavern.com). The proprieters - Teddi and Gary Davis - are two of our dearest friends, kindred spirits, and co-producers on Seclusion.

The Exchange is a lifelong dream for them (although certainly not their only dream). I am very proud of what they put together. No detail has been overlooked. The place looks great, has great employees, great food, great drinks, great uniforms... If only it weren't 192 blocks away from my house I would be there every night...

It is truly amazing to watch the germination of an idea sprout a reality that is so cool. The lesson for all of us is to dream big and work your ass off. Whatever you want, you can have it. Leap and the net will appear.

I raise my glass to you, Teddi and Gary.