Our elected legislators in Denver seem to enjoy nothing more than creating new laws…
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: My New Year’s Resolution
I don’t normally make any new year’s resolutions. But this year will be different…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Map of My Brain
The obvious prediction — as offered in media reports of this scientific achievement — is that a fruit fly brain map is just the beginning…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pardon Me, Mr. President
Another high point came in 1977, when President Jimmy Carter pardoned more than 200,000 Vietnam War draft dodgers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas
“That’s where No Buy January comes in — a growing global campaign that encourages individuals to rethink their consumption habits, and embrace mindful living…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Best Word for 2024… ‘Brain Rot’
Which brings us to the ‘Word of the Year’ according to the Oxford University Press…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Smells Like Teen Spirit
I looked up the current price of Baccarat Rouge 540, and found it available on Amazon: 2 fluid ounces for $350…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Right Time of Year to Buy Greenland
The people in Greenland don’t seem too hot on the idea, however…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Hoping for a New Refrigerator for Christmas? Good Luck…
According to certain news reports, Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, refrigerators and other big-ticket items in anticipation of new tariffs on imports…
READY, FIRE, AIM: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chaos
Fox News described the most recent mess this way… claiming the Continuing Resolution deal was “killed by an avalanche”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Political Appointees are Allowed to ‘Go Wild’
I agree. Keep RFK Jr. away from the oil and gas. But not too far away. We don’t want to bankrupt him….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Lunch of Suffering
Chinese millennials flooded social media sites with cold, spiceless dishes as examples of self-inflicted suffering…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Old Enough to Experience Severe Mental Distress, and Proud of It
I suspect that dogs are more prone to share their owners’ mental distress, in a sympathetic manner. Cats don’t care about anyone but themselves…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Truth About Butter
Although you wouldn’t know it from looking at me, I spend a lot of my spare time watching YouTube videos about the existence of God…
READY, FIRE, AIM: America’s Fighting Fish
My dad was an avid fisherman, which is probably why I developed an aversion to fishing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: What My Left Hand Was Doing
I must have made a donation… to someone… at some point. I mean, to this or that worthy non-profit…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Simple Life… or, Why Communism is Winning
The Chinese have it figured out. The most common Christmas tradition seems to be: to give someone an apple…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Psychic Warriors, and Bathrooms
One of the secrets, which remained classified until 2003, was an effort to develop psychic powers within military personnel…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Doing Nothing, is Something
“…it’s normal to find yourself slowing down as the holidays approach… But here’s the truth: doing nothing is good for you…”