“I am committed to pursuing any and all possible opportunities to save Coloradoans money…”
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: Life in a Contraception Desert
Growing up, out here in the American Southwest, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to perish in a burning desert…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s My Media Literacy, Mom?
Children should be allowed to read this particular humor column only with adult supervision, due to possibly mature content…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The World’s Most Sustainable Toy
I’m speaking to you as a father who struggled with picking appropriate toys for my kids….
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Carrot and the Stick
For the past few years, the Town of Pagosa Springs has allowed a company named ChargePoint to place EV charging stations in Centennial Park…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not Hardly Toxic
Google and Jigsaw define toxicity as rude, bullying language aimed at intimidating a fellow internet user…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Freedom of Speech, for Machines?
From what I’ve heard, most of the “content” now appearing on the internet is being generated by machines running specialized computer programs…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Thanksgiving Dinner on a Shoestring
It seriously looked like my Thanksgiving dinner was going to be more expensive this year…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Let Them Eat Bugs
The Protix website notes that, in a recent study, cats and dogs found maggots to be just as delicious as other kinds of protein…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Parties Aren’t Meant to Last
As the songwriter Prince reminded us, “Life is just a party and parties aren’t meant to last…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Black Friday Deals, Forever
A person who has not been paying attention to progress in America might think ‘Black Friday’ is still a week away…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Yes, We’re Mad About Spending Money
“I don’t pretend to have all the answers here, but I think one thing is quite clear: People really do not like paying more for stuff than they used to…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Lord Jesus Himself Couldn’t Manage Them
Rep. Nehls was referring, of course, to the U.S House of Representatives. He added that he would pray for the new Speaker, Mike Johnson…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Skeptical About Misinformation
When you’re dealing with a skeptical electorate, it helps to have believable misinformation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Space, the Final Frontier
For some people, the word ‘Space’ implies a poorly-lit expanse of nothingness with an occasional asteroid or comet passing by…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How About That Raise, Boss?
The Starbucks partners didn’t have to ‘ask for a raise’. Apparently, they are all getting a raise, without even asking…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Ken Buck Used to Be My Hero
I can see how a smart, sincere guy like Rep. Buck could become disenchanted with Washington…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Love at First Sniff
Are we all being led by our noses?
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Case for Letting AI Be Our Next President
After reading Mr. Smith’s article, I spent the weekend learning about “deep fakes”…