Did you have nightmares about gigantic inflatable Canadian Mounties and beavers taking over the world? [closing ceremonies]

What a run for USA Hockey! Our boys played their hearts out to earn a silver medal and gained millions of new fans in the process [Canada wins]

But keep your head up Washingtonians … the days are getting longer and things are looking up around these parts.

Here are a few things to be thankful about as you enjoy your morning coffee:

It didn’t snow three-feet this weekend [Snoverit]

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Jay Z is coming to the Verizon Center [HOVA]

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The Nationals will be playing baseball soon [outfield bar]

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John Edwards favorite jam band is heading to DC this summer [Dave Matthews Band]

Now get out there and enjoy the week. And tell Chris Frates how much younger he looks [Pulse]