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A Pirate on the Prairie

Flying the Jolly Roger in the Midwest

Welcome to A Pirate on the Prairie, a place for me to share whatever insights, thoughts, and opinions that strike my fantasy. Viewed another way, it is my place in the crow's nest for a 50-something pirate to shout into the teeth of the hurricane.

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Why Yes I Have

(https://x.com/miles_commodore/status/2078055646218334455?s=46) Yes. It’s labeled “DO NOT ANSWER/CALL!” I had deleted the woman’s number only to receive a brief, congratulatory text from her one Friday evening months after she suddenly broke off all contact and communication with me. I replied to her the following morning when I figured out who had texted me. She then subsequently continued with the stubborn refusal to speak with me and she eventually threatened me with “lega

Some Random (and Humorous?) Thoughts on Personal Responsibility and Accountability

I’m a big believer in personal responsibility and accountability. While I have no problem with acknowledging how circumstances and other factors may have contributed to a particular situation or outcome in which I find myself, I realize that in the vast majority of cases I am ultimately responsible for where and how I find myself. From a pragmatic standpoint, it makes a lot more sense to focus on the things that I did and/or didn’t do. After all, I typically had control over

Some Solo Miniatures Wargames to Try

The Manning the Fort (@MTFTabletop) YouTube channel has posted a couple of videos on some of the various miniatures wargames available that can be played as a solo player. As such, I decided to share links to the videos for anyone looking for some ideas on which game or games to play. Of course, this is undoubtedly not a comprehensive list of games and the videos are from a few years ago, but it should give a prospective player some ideas. Moreover, if you find the videos ent

“Crazy Bit*h” (Buckcherry)

“Scratches all down my back….” The scratches did get me some attention when I forgot to cover up, but it was the bite marks on my chest that got MY attention. “Buckcherry - Crazy Bit*h (Official Music Video)”

“Old Flame” (Alabama)

“Alabama - Old Flame (Official Video)” https://youtu.be/tP8cYNZj8eg

“Why Lady Why” (Alabama)

Well, I have been reliably informed by a relationship expert with a perfect record in the romantic relationships department that he is probably just obsessed or feeling nostalgic. 😏 “Why Lady Why” https://youtu.be/t9QI97DSIwI

“This Night Won't Last Forever” (Sawyer Brown)

We can all be thankful at one time or another for that small mercy. IYKYK. “Sawyer Brown - This Night Won't Last Forever (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/b2hlu3alK_4

“All These Years” (Sawyer Brown)

Beautiful, honest, evocative, heart-wrenching, and touching song. This song and its lyrics hit hard whether you have lived through such an “eye-opening” experience or not. “Sawyer Brown - All These Years (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/CBIGgYCrL2I

“Some Girls Do” (Sawyer Brown)

Indeed. 😉 “Sawyer Brown - Some Girls Do (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/k_oGvn6Zbrg

“God Blessed Texas” (Little Texas)

I have only passed through Texas by automobile and airplane, but I did date a beauty from Texas while I was working in California. I have seen nothing to contradict Little Texas’ claim. “Little Texas - God Blessed Texas” https://youtu.be/mbH60wCO-Yw

Solo Miniatures Wargaming

I was watching YouTube videos and browsing the suggested videos that were being proposed to me by YouTube, when I came across an interesting, relatively short video on the topic of solo miniatures wargaming by the Giggan (@Giggan-h2r) YouTube channel. While I have posted about my interest and progress towards playing tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) as a solo participant, I haven’t mentioned my interest in solo board wargaming and solo miniatures wargaming. And I am intere

“Holding Out for a Hero” (Bonnie Tyler)

I always liked this song from the Footloose soundtrack. Rest in peace, Bonnie Tyler. “Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Official HD Video)” https://youtu.be/bWcASV2sey0

Healing Medicine

I expect most men that have some experience with women will agree with this message from Laurin of the Flourish with Laurin YouTube channel. A woman’s touch can stir the blood, bring focus, or inspire calm. And yes, it can be medicine for a guy. “A woman’s touch is real medicine for men.” https://youtu.be/0Q7QR7p3haQ

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