“How proud are you to be an American — extremely proud, very proud, moderately proud, only a little proud, or not at all proud?…”
Author: Louis Cannon
Underrated writer Louis Cannon grew up in the vast American West, although his ex-wife, given the slightest opportunity, will deny that he ever grew up at all. You can read more stories on his Substack account.
READY, FIRE, AIM: It’s Not Just a Grammar Problem
While making my way slowly through downtown Pagosa Springs, I had the opportunity to read the bumper sticker on the Jeep in front of me…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Kindergarten Training
“The content lacks depth and original insights, instead presenting basic information in a simplified manner typical of AI writing…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Metallica Sponsors a Blood Drive
Blood donations typically drop in the summer, as school-based drives end, and regular donors go on vacation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The End of the Cheap Burger?
Is anyone going to do something about this? Because I know there are some important people out there who care about fast food…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The World’s Snooker Champions
I’ve never played snooker… but apparently, it’s very similar to the game of pool, except using 21 colored balls instead of 16…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Chip Smuggling, Out of Control?
In my experience, the chips aisle was always one of the best stocked aisles at the grocery store…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Tourists are Arriving… Where’s My Squirt Gun?
The photo shows a couple of angry residents in Barcelona taking part of mass demonstrations, to protest the number of visitors to the Spanish city…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Smart Am I, Really?
“I am worried about what will happen when AI systems begin to interact with each other…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Taking Our Temperature
Enter, stage right, Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, who cleverly devised a temperature scale based on the behavior of water…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Everything You Wanted to Know About Flag Day But Were Afraid to Ask
I’m thinking today about Flag Day, an annual celebration that takes place on June 14. Tomorrow, for instance…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Ultra-Processed Information
“Today, we’re excited to introduce Alexa+, our next-generation assistant powered by generative AI. Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter, personalized — and she helps you get things done…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: TACO Tuesday in a Dead Country
Certain restaurants have been advertising tacos on Tuesday since at least 1933. (In Norway and Sweden, tacos are served on Fridays, I understand….)
READY, FIRE, AIM: Count Your Blessings… But Don’t Count on Them
My dad used to say to me, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Trouble on Broligarchy Airlines
Last week was highly entertaining, if you happen to be a humor columnist who knows how to laugh in the face of impending disaster…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Instant Coffee is My Friend
Things are moving quickly, as you’ve probably noticed. Instant coffee can help…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Last Wilderness
I am often attracted to words that seem inappropriate in their particular context…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Birds of a Feather, and Other Options
Reportedly, it’s not completely unheard of for a Canada goose and a white-fronted goose to mate — but it’s unusual…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Land of Milk and Honey
Fortunately, this land — occupied at the time by a number of indigenous tribes — was within walking distance of Egypt…