Say hello to the ‘divorce ring’. As ever, the driving force behind the trend is celebrities…
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: 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….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Remember, It’s Just a Simulation
Like many other people, I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re living in a computer simulation…
READY, FIRE, AIM: 25 Good Things That Happened in 2025
Some bad things happened in 2025. Everybody knows about them, thanks to our hardworking news industry…
READY, FIRE, AIM: We are Numbered, for Better or Worse
I suppose there was a time, in the distant past, when people never thought of themselves — or other people — as numbers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Do You Remember What Happened in 2025?
In other words, the lying Lamestream Media did report certain things, this year, that actually took place…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Dreaming of a Wet Christmas
It could have been worse, of course. Southern California got record rains on Christmas Eve…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Should I Worry About My Robot Vacuum Cleaner?
Where, exactly, is this information about my personal living quarters being stored?…