“Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything…”
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: The Energy Crisis That Created Champagne Bottles
In the 1920s, Dom Pérignon got his name appended to a high-class champagne made by Moët et Chandon, and a statue was erected in his honor…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Yes, I Am Biodegradable
A growing number of cemeteries in the United States now allow green burials. The first, Ramsey Creek Preserve, began its operations in 1998…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Laughter is the Best Medicine
“Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Little Things That Matter
Some people, these days, seem very concerned about little things. Like, for example, microplastics…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Letter to a Young Poet
If you’ve decided to become a poet, “love” is a word you will find yourself tempted to use… more than, say, “alembic”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Very Best Holiday in America
I imagine some people are celebrating Labor Day… which is today, according to my calendar…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Hearing Aids Shock Us
I’m getting to that age where I could probably benefit from hearing aids…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Ring! Her Dress! His Shorts!
“Few celebrity engagements in modern history, save for those of the royals (and even then only some), can stop a news cycle in its tracks the way this one has…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Artificially Intelligent History
At some point in the distant future, historians will look back on 2025, and make note of a report from Microsoft predicting the 40 jobs most likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Brains Like Sponges?
Trump says making English the national language promotes ‘unity’ and ‘a more cohesive and efficient society…’
READY, FIRE, AIM: On the Shortness of Life
“The majority of mortals, Paulinus, complain bitterly of the spitefulness of Nature, because we are born for a brief span of life…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why I Hate Social Security
I’m not going to blame FDR and the Democrats who created Social Security in 1935…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Endangered Species
I only rarely come across snakes here in Pagosa Springs, for which I am eternally grateful, since I suffer from ophidiophobia…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Hollywood, Going Down the Drain, Like Detroit
“It’s come to a point where we really do need help, and thank God the President cares about Hollywood and movies…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Favorite Potato Chips, Unfortunately
A map appeared earlier this month illustrating an informative article by journalist CaLea Johnson…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Funny Charts From Non-Intelligent Sources
“Expert intelligence for everyone. We can’t wait for you to experience it… The ChatGPT Team…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Sympathy for Sisyphus
Nowadays, we hardly ever push boulders uphill, only to have the boulder roll back down…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Rural Republicans Double Down on Special Session Scheduling Conflict
“As rural legislators, we are deeply disappointed by Governor Polis’ decision to call a special legislative session during the Colorado State Fair…”