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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: In the Land of Jumping Pirates

READY, FIRE, AIM: In the Land of Jumping Pirates

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 by Louis Cannon

If you visit the ‘interactive’ version of this map on the district website, the signposts along the trail rock gently back and forth to indicate that they are clickable links…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating 420, If You Don't Mind

READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating 420, If You Don’t Mind

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Louis Cannon

But it’s a long and winding road. Or maybe, a roller coaster is a more accurate image…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Penny Saved vs. Buy Now Pay Later

READY, FIRE, AIM: A Penny Saved vs. Buy Now Pay Later

Posted on April 17, 2026April 19, 2026 by Louis Cannon

We Americans need things. And often, we can’t afford them.  Especially lately…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dude, Where's My Film?

READY, FIRE, AIM: Dude, Where’s My Film?

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Louis Cannon

My dad bought a Super8 movie camera when I was a kid, and we had a shelf full of family movies by the time I went off to college…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Case for Peak Intelligence

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Case for Peak Intelligence

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Louis Cannon

My assumption has always been that I would get ‘better’ as I got older…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Fear and Loathing in Washington DC

READY, FIRE, AIM: Fear and Loathing in Washington DC

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Louis Cannon

If I’m not mistaken, it took a lot of work — and political scheming — to get the 25th Amendment ratified…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Reading the Tea Leaves

READY, FIRE, AIM: Reading the Tea Leaves

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Louis Cannon

We’re still importing tea from Asia, but it’s not such a big deal, because most of us drink coffee instead…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: An Easter Story

READY, FIRE, AIM: An Easter Story

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Louis Cannon

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about eating a chocolate bunny you really had to work for…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Is the Pope Catholic?

READY, FIRE, AIM: Is the Pope Catholic?

Posted on April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 by Louis Cannon

“This Easter the Archdiocese of Detroit will receive 1,428 new Catholics into the church, its highest number in 21 years…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Women? Who Needs 'em...

READY, FIRE, AIM: Women? Who Needs ’em…

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Louis Cannon

American males are necessary. In particular, American alpha males are necessary…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Men? Who Needs 'em...

READY, FIRE, AIM: Men? Who Needs ’em…

Posted on April 1, 2026April 2, 2026 by Louis Cannon

Back in June 2024, a gorgeous and rare 12-year-old rainbow boa constrictor named ‘Ronaldo’ gave birth to 14 baby snakes…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Narco-Terrorists in New York

READY, FIRE, AIM: Narco-Terrorists in New York

Posted on March 30, 2026April 4, 2026 by Louis Cannon

As many people believe, President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by the U.S. military in January…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dogs with OCD

READY, FIRE, AIM: Dogs with OCD

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Louis Cannon

I can’t blame that outcome entirely on the dog. But things at our house definitely took a turn…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Right to Repair

READY, FIRE, AIM: Right to Repair

Posted on March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 by Louis Cannon

Back in May 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1121 into law, giving me the right to repair my electronic devices…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Policeman of the World

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Policeman of the World

Posted on March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by Louis Cannon

“President Trump said ‘We are not the policeman of the world.’ He ran on that….”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Leaks and Delays

READY, FIRE, AIM: Leaks and Delays

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by Louis Cannon

As noted, Artemis I flew to the moon and back, hardly worse for wear, except the little missing piece of the heat shield…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Big, Fat Fourth of July Party We Deserve

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Big, Fat Fourth of July Party We Deserve

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by Louis Cannon

Fortunately, the Archuleta County government has stepped up to sponsor the Fourth of July Parade for 2026…

Posted in Community
READY, FIRE, AIM: Copper Dreams.. or Nightmares

READY, FIRE, AIM: Copper Dreams.. or Nightmares

Posted on March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 by Louis Cannon

Even if mining companies and investors get off their fat butts and start opening new mines, we’re still looking at tough times ahead…

Posted in News/Politics
READY, FIRE, AIM: Cockroaches In Love

READY, FIRE, AIM: Cockroaches In Love

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Louis Cannon

I knew that certain birds pair up and figure out how to make things work with the same partner for their entire lives. And also certain mammals, and fish.  Even humans, occasionally…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
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