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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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“Today’s Random Thought (21-MAY-2021)

I once had a former classmate at East Carolina University ask me what Archie character from the Archie Comics franchise I saw myself as being the closest to resembling. I answered that I was probably closest to “Jughead” Jones, Archie Andrews’ best buddy and notorious chowhound. She countered that she saw me more as Archie. Admittedly, I was certainly more into girls than Jughead ever appeared to be in the comics. I probably should’ve dug into that reply more than I did. She

What You Did Wrong

“I just wanted to say that I am sorry if I really did hurt you.” — unidentified female First, yes, you really did hurt me and I am fairly certain that you know that. It seems odd to learn that you might have some doubts about that. Second, hurting people sometimes happens. The fact that you found it necessary to hurt me doesn’t require an apology. Letting someone know that you’re not interested in a relationship, that you don’t have feelings for him or her, that you don’t lov

“Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” (James Taylor)

I offer up three live performances of this song and a guitar lesson. Enjoy. “James Taylor - Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (Blossom Music Festival, Jul 18, 1979)” https://youtu.be/y8cPCYZz6uE “James Taylor - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (Ohne Filter, March 27, 1986)” https://youtu.be/czEnNpyZPs0 “Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - Songs of Comfort by James Taylor” https://youtu.be/X1DMXlLDpcE “Guitar Lesson 8: "DON'T LET ME BE LONELY TONIGHT" - Official James Taylor Guitar Tu

“Fire and Rain” (James Taylor)

“Fire and Rain” https://youtu.be/N8u8tASPtwg “James Taylor - Fire And Rain (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)” https://youtu.be/_1nKGVDhQ60

Five Activities or Behaviors That Could End Your Life Suddenly and Brutally

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

Nights Are Forever Without You” (England Dan and John Ford Coley) (Dan Seals) (Dan Seals and featuring Sara Evans)

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 Exploits of Sgt. Stubby and Mr. Chips

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

“Kryptonite” (3 Doors Down)

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

“Drive” (David Morgan)

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

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