A Pirate on the Prairie

I have previously shared a series of videos from the Lauren the Mortician YouTube channel in a blog post, “Not Exactly Elvira, Mistress of the Dark” (https://www.apirateontheprairie.com/post/not-exactly-elvira-mistress-of-the-dark). I felt that those videos were educational, enlightening, and entertaining. The next video that I am sharing from Lauren the Mortician might just save your life… or just get you to act more sensibly and less recklessly. Lauren outlines five things

Great song to listen to just a couple days after a full moon while the moon is still big and bright in the night sky. Below are links to performances of the song featuring different combinations of artists. The first video is from a live performance that is clearly from an appearance on The Captain and Tennille television variety show. The last video features Dan Seals of England Dan and John Ford Coley fame and Sara Evans. Enjoy. “England Dan & John Ford Coley Nights Are For

The Fat Electrician YouTube channel has posted an entertaining and informative video about two of the United States military’s larger-than-life canine war heroes, Sgt. Stubby and Mr. Chips. While I was familiar with Sgt. Stubby’s World War I exploits, I wasn’t familiar with the World War II exploits of Mr. Chips. Regardless of whether you are familiar with their stories, I think that you should take the time to watch the video and to perhaps pass it on to others. In addition

Rest in peace, sir. 😔 (https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/3doorsdown/kryptonite.html) (https://3doorsdown.com/) “3 Doors Down - Kryptonite (Official Video)” https://youtu.be/xPU8OAjjS4k

“3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/qpfhcljJ9bQ

“HERO - Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott [Official Video]” https://youtu.be/sUjXbH-2LGw

Here’s a blast from the past. It’s the extended version of the theme song that was played during the opening credits of the television show, Hardcastle and McCormick. Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly played the title characters. When I put the hammer down driving an eighteen-wheeler, the engine doesn’t scream so much as roar. And I will not be setting any speed records given that my truck is limited to approximately 65 mph, although I can find myself exceeding 70 mph if I am

“Stir It Up - Johnny Nash | The Midnight Special” https://youtu.be/mEtGAfDMn0U

I was listening to music and a song triggered a memory of what might best be described as a missed opportunity. It happened when I was a much younger man while I was attending the local technical institute/community college and living with my parents. Late one evening, I got a phone call from a young woman that I knew from school. She relayed to me that she had an “itch” that she needed scratching, that she was burning up, that her mom wasn’t at home, and that I should come o

“Eagles - Try and Love Again (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/_0A7UXFPxS8

“Eagles - Wasted Time (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/evxkY964tqk

If you’re trying to apologize or explain why you treated me badly, you can miss me with attempts to minimize your behavior by trying to highlight the fact that it took place in the past. Yes, by virtue of it having happened prior to your apology or explanation, it is in the past. But “It was in the past” is not a valid excuse or justification. When it was happening in the present, you were treating me badly with zero compassion, concern, or regard for my well-being. You were

Scottish-born naval officer John Paul Jones is credited as being the “Father of the American Navy.” Arguably, if the average American knows anyone from the days of the Continental Navy of the American Revolutionary War and the fledgling United States Navy that sprang up after the cessation of hostilities with Great Britain, it would almost certainly be John Paul Jones. Jones’ American Revolutionary War victories against the British gave the new nation its first bona fide nav

In its latest video, The Fat Electrician YouTube channel shares the story of a truly gigantic hero of the American Revolutionary War. Peter Francisco was a giant of a man, yet sadly him and his story are relatively unknown to most Americans except perhaps to United States history and United States military history buffs. This relative obscurity is particularly true when him and his story are compared to the greater historical prominence afforded to other American heroes of th

Okay, I’m just going to say it. Bridge Command looks like it would be an absolutely amazing experience. I currently don’t have any plans to travel to London, but if that changes I am DEFINITELY going to look into doing this. It’s a safe bet that I will never command a starship or serve in any another capacity on a starship. So Bridge Command is likely to be the closest that I will ever get to that experience. You can almost certainly say the exact same thing yourself. Guy of

Long before he died, I had heard and read that Robin Williams played tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Today I learned that he was a fan of the dark, dangerous cyberpunk settings found within Mike Pondsmith’s Cyberpunk and Cyberpunk 2020 TTRPGs. Knowing that, I feel a bit of connection with the late actor and comedian. I once owned a copy of Cyberpunk 2020 . I admittedly didn’t play it nearly as much as I would have liked to play it, but I did spend many enjoyable hours c

“Back to the Island” https://youtu.be/kZJIhe71Sp0

Time spent visiting the coast or living a coastal lifestyle can be a soothing balm for a heartbreak… as can be a change of scenery. This is the first song that I heard performed by Roger Creager and it turned me on to his music. Enjoy. “Roger Creager - Gulf Coast Time - Official Audio” https://youtu.be/tIiAbpKpPJM “Roger Creager "Gulf Coast Time" LIVE on The Texas Music Scene” https://youtu.be/YckcXbJyFCU

👰‍♀️😘 Yeah, it’s probably best to think it and keep your mouth shut… especially about the things you and his wife did before they met. “Elton John - Kiss The Bride” https://youtu.be/tkmwVDLMZNk https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eltonjohn/kissthebride.html

I AM still standing… just in a less flamboyant, garish, over-the-top, European fashion. 😄 “Elton John - I'm Still Standing” https://youtu.be/ZHwVBirqD2s