I can’t blame that outcome entirely on the dog. But things at our house definitely took a turn…
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: Right to Repair
Back in May 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1121 into law, giving me the right to repair my electronic devices…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Policeman of the World
“President Trump said ‘We are not the policeman of the world.’ He ran on that….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Leaks and Delays
As noted, Artemis I flew to the moon and back, hardly worse for wear, except the little missing piece of the heat shield…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Big, Fat Fourth of July Party We Deserve
Fortunately, the Archuleta County government has stepped up to sponsor the Fourth of July Parade for 2026…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Copper Dreams.. or Nightmares
Even if mining companies and investors get off their fat butts and start opening new mines, we’re still looking at tough times ahead…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Cockroaches In Love
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…
READY, FIRE, AIM: 150 Years of Choosing Cheapness
“Over the last 150 years in the United States, we have chosen cheapness at the expense of environmental quality…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Big Phrygian’
My wonderment led to the realization that, actually, I don’t know the names of any American artists… famous or non-famous…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Conquest of Happiness
In his book, Mr. Russell proposes that most people are unhappy, and that we really have no excuse for complaining, especially in civilized countries…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Business-Friendly Approach to Zombies
“Zombies probably can’t be trained to fill high-tech positions,” Dr. Spengler explained…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Respectfully Requesting Your Testimony About Sex Work
Surely, sex work is complicated enough without getting the state government involved….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Four Cheers for Women’s History Month
I understand that three cheers are traditional, although I have not run across any explanation for there being “three” cheers instead of, say, two or four or five…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Barbecued Liver
“If you buy, you know, a porterhouse steak, it’s going to… it’s going to set you back [a few dollars]…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dang… What’s the Endgame?
“Trump’s Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Love and Extraterrestrials, Mathematically Speaking
“Of all the women in the UK, all Peter is looking for is someone who lives near him, somebody in the right age range, somebody with a university degree…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Retire Often… in Iceland?
The web designer has included graphic images that suggest the real story, not told by the text itself…
READY, FIRE, AIM: At the Museum of Personal Failure
Still, I was surprised to learn about the opening of the Museum of Personal Failure… in Vancouver, British Columbia…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Is Brain Rot a Real Thing?
Typically, brain-rotting activities take place on a person’s phone…