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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: Finally Free to Drink Whole Milk

READY, FIRE, AIM: Finally Free to Drink Whole Milk

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“We look forward to kids can once again having the freedom to choose whole milk at school…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Parking While Pregnant

READY, FIRE, AIM: Parking While Pregnant

Posted on November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 by Louis Cannon

Apparently, some people feel strongly that America should embrace ‘Pro-Family Parking’… but it’s not what you might think…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Moon, as a Gift from the Universe

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Moon, as a Gift from the Universe

Posted on November 20, 2025November 22, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“Almost everything is better today than it was,” he noted, “except the environment…”  You can say that again…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Appreciation for the Sandwich Guy

READY, FIRE, AIM: Appreciation for the Sandwich Guy

Posted on November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 by Louis Cannon

On November 6, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’ after deliberating for about seven hours…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Coldest Place in the Known Universe

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Coldest Place in the Known Universe

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by Louis Cannon

The Boomerang Nebula is located 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Warren Buffett's Farewell Letter

READY, FIRE, AIM: Warren Buffett’s Farewell Letter

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“Can it be that there is some magic ingredient in Omaha’s water?”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Use 'Substack'

READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Use ‘Substack’

Posted on November 14, 2025April 7, 2026 by Louis Cannon

At the end of the introductory POST from the folks at Substack, they included a link to the Help Center….

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: This is Your Brain on Social Media

READY, FIRE, AIM: This is Your Brain on Social Media

Posted on November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 by Louis Cannon

The poster was printed and distributed by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Warner Bros. Hangs Out the 'For Sale' Sign

READY, FIRE, AIM: Warner Bros. Hangs Out the ‘For Sale’ Sign

Posted on November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 by Louis Cannon

Warner Bros. Discovery announced in June that it was planning split into two companies…

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

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Case for Tylenol

Posted on November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by Louis Cannon

The history of autism is quite fascinating, to the point of being overwhelming…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Looking Forward to My Lucky Streak

READY, FIRE, AIM: Looking Forward to My Lucky Streak

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“A righteous man lived near the border. For no reason, his horse ran off into barbarian territory…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Metaphor of the Down Escalator

READY, FIRE, AIM: Metaphor of the Down Escalator

Posted on November 7, 2025November 10, 2025 by Louis Cannon

My cousin Ronnie and I rode those escalators for about four hours straight. Up and down… up and down…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Election Heroes of 2025

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Election Heroes of 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“With your support, Election Hero Day will help boost election official morale ahead of Election Day and send a clear message to the public that we support our friends and neighbors…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: From Hugs... to Heartaches

READY, FIRE, AIM: From Hugs… to Heartaches

Posted on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 by Louis Cannon

Don’t discuss politics or religion with your wife, if you want to remain married…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM:  The Continuing Chips and Wafers Crisis

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Continuing Chips and Wafers Crisis

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Louis Cannon

“Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia has suspended wafer shipments to its assembly facility in Dongguan, China, escalating a months-long standoff…”

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: Finally, the U.S. Kicks Canada's Butt

READY, FIRE, AIM: Finally, the U.S. Kicks Canada’s Butt

Posted on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 by Louis Cannon

Is this World Series loss an omen that Canada ought to be paying attention to?

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: In Faint Praise of the Yucca Moth

READY, FIRE, AIM: In Faint Praise of the Yucca Moth

Posted on October 31, 2025November 1, 2025 by Louis Cannon

The moth is completely loyal to the yucca plant, and its reproductive needs. It pollinates only yucca plants, and no other plants…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Experts Say, 'It's Not IQ'

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Experts Say, ‘It’s Not IQ’

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by Louis Cannon

I’m not an expert about most things, although I do a pretty amazing job, cleaning windows. When the mood strikes…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Necessary War Against the Nonprofits

READY, FIRE, AIM: The Necessary War Against the Nonprofits

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Louis Cannon

The question is, can we subdue them without fighting?  Without the need for guns, and bombs?  I believe we can…

Posted in Humor/Fiction
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