suggest trusting Cohen, just listening to him, or better yet, reading him. "Beautiful Losers" is a terrific novel and there are a number of poetry collections that are worth a look-see as well.
BTW, I cannot believe that I failed to mention perhaps Canada's greatest contribution to the world at large. I speak here, absent apology or hesitation, of Molson's Ale. (Not a personal favorite, mind you, but the world can never have enough beer.)
I do admire Trudeau's willingness to go full blackface at a moment's notice. And also like us, Canada interred their Japanese citizens during WW2, for their own good, of course. They also keep the native... more