Here in (supposedly) sophisticated Toronto, 24 thousand people turn out to see wrestling. Howard Stern is the most popular radio show. Jerry Springer, Oprah, Rosie O'Donnell and Roseanne are the most popular TV shows. Between ten and twelve thousand people go to the hockey arena to see huckster evangelists, and truly BELIEVE these extortionists are speaking for God. Every week thousands go to see one of several Andrew Lloyd Webber pseudo-opera musicals.

Tom Paxton, Sandy and Caroline Paton, Doyle Lawson, or Archie Fisher MIGHT draw 150 people on a good night.

There are lots of nice people in the world, but VERY few culturally adventurous ones. Thank God I've found a few at Mudcat.

Rick