I watched the BBC miniseries North and South last weekend and developed a massive crush on Richard Armitage. The man is tall, dark, handsome and British. And it reminded me of something that I realized about ten years ago. I don't have much desire to marry. I think it's a great institution, but as Mae West said, "I'm not ready for an institution" (I am sure there are friends who would disagree.)

However, I've secretly believed for as many years as it's been since I studied abroad that I very much want to marry. I want to marry a Brit. I don't know what it is about British men that just ruffles my feathers. Their accents certainly. Their love of literature and theatre. Their appreciation of intelligent, real women. I know I'm speaking in wild generalizations, but I found those characteristics present in many more British men than American men. Which means it's time to move to London. Poor me...