“I saw in his hand a long spear of gold, and at the iron’s point there seemed to be a little fire…”
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: A Home for a Small Family
This is not the first time in American history that a large number of people have been crowded into small spaces…
READY, FIRE, AIM: No News is Good News
If you’re not hearing anything from your kid in college, that probably means things are going okay…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away
“There’s one certainty about travel in 2026: uncertainty…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: America’s Big Fat Birthday Party
But when you throw a party for yourself, and invite your friends to gather and commemorate your existence?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Boots on the Ground… or On the Ice
“So we’re working with our NATO allies, including the Baltic Eight, to further secure the alliance’s northern and western flanks…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Ring She Wears on Her Middle Finger
Say hello to the ‘divorce ring’. As ever, the driving force behind the trend is celebrities…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Politicians, Making Jokes, and Cussing
We all need a good joke, now and then, to help put things into perspective, and keep us from doing things we will regret later…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Quitting Drugs
According to reporter Paula Span, writing in KFF Health News last week, older Americans are quitting drugs in droves…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Credit Cards Could Vanish
“We will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Overpopulation, Conquered at Last
Obviously, when scientists solve one problem, they sometimes create an even bigger problem…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Am I Too Cute to Invest in Venezuela?
“Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods bluntly said the Venezuelan oil industry is currently ‘un-investable,’ and that major reforms are required…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Find Yourself
Which brings us to Mahatma Gandhi, who spent much of his life spinning yarn in his living room…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Autistic Barbie Doll
Barbie dolls are very open and public, these days, about their mental health challenges…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The New U.S. Food Pyramid
Obviously it’s not meant to be a comprehensive illustration, because several things are missing from the picture…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Molly McIntire Turns 40
“What are you afraid of? That your daughters won’t have dolls to play with?”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Gods and the Algorithms
I hope I’m not the only person who objects to serving as an unpaid worker for corporate media…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s the Flattery When I Really Need It?
Photo: Statue of Tigranes the Great. “The first messenger that gave notice of Lucullus’ coming was so far from pleasing Tigranes that he had his head cut off for his pains; and no man dared to bring further information. Without any intelligence at all, Tigranes sat while war was already blazing around him, giving ear READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Nous Allons Manger les Riches
As inequalities widen, environmental activists are stepping up actions specifically targeting wealthy individuals and their lifestyles….