The first half convinced me I wrote this myself while sleep walking or something. In fact, I lived one block South of Bloor/Church on Charles St… Wow! However I moved to the US for the much higher salaries.
Hah! Sorry I just saw this now, that's so funny, charles st E., small world! I actually loved that area, it's a shame I couldn't afford it anymore. I miss the late-night runs to Rabba on the other corner.