A Pirate on the Prairie

I have posted a number of times on this blog about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) and my intention to return to the hobby as an active participant and not just a collector game materials. I have expressed my intention to play TTRPGs both as a solo participant and as part of a more traditional group game, online and/or in person. So far in my journey, I’ve played a couple of times by playing the “Alone Against the Flames” introductory solo adventure in the Call of Cthulhu

“Peter Cetera, Amy Grant - The Next Time I Fall (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/c-ENYuomYzA

“Cher - After All (Love Theme from 'Chances Are') [Duet with Peter Cetera] (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/lQ2W3h8T1Eg

Here is an amusing take on the power of Love from the late Scott Adams. Thanks for the laughs, sir. Rest in peace. 🥲 https://x.com/scottadamssays/status/2104062381982986361?s=46

“Confederate Railroad - She Took It Like A Man (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/m8T0A8OYLlk

“Confederate Railroad - When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/FiOBtOUUukM

“‘The Smithereens "Behind the Wall of Sleep’” https://youtu.be/TxPWsWhm2RU

“The Smithereens - Blues Before and After” https://youtu.be/AO4C70gfQ3g

“Billy Currington - People Are Crazy (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/PKpQRjj_WbU

Comedian Jimmy Carr is someone that I have followed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JimmyCarr) for some time. He is really funny and I particularly enjoy his responses to hecklers. In fact, I have watched him encourage audience members to heckle him so that he can respond humorously. I have also seen him devote a portion of his set to take all kinds of questions from the audience, some of which have included requests for advice. A recent Facebook reel sees Mr. Carr resp

Justin from the Books, Bricks and Boards YouTube channel (@booksbricksandboards783) posted a new video yesterday on solo roleplaying games and I decided to share it along with an earlier video from the channel on the topic. In addition, I have included a video from the channel on TSR’s officially licensed tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) set in the universe of Marvel Comics that I thoroughly enjoyed decades ago when it was still in print (https://www.apirateontheprairie.com/

Admittedly, I don’t know anything at all about Kate Orson or her qualifications, but I am just going to accept this and run with it. 😏👍 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shit%20fit

I recently made my first and only visits to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim (https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/index.htm) and the Lees Ferry-Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (https://www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/lees-ferry.htm). So it only seems fitting that I share this music video from the late Bonnie Tyler that includes some spectacular Grand Canyon scenes. And yes, I previously shared it earlier this year upon hearing the announcement of Bonnie Tyler’s passing...

I recently visited Flagstaff and other parts of Northern Arizona (as well as Utah) while on vacation and I enjoyed the opportunity to gaze upon night skies unblighted by light pollution. While I am a big fan of humanity’s victory over darkness, there are drawbacks to that technological triumph. One is that the artificial light of our cities and towns can obscure our view of the night sky and make some of the nighttime, natural splendor difficult or even impossible to see. If

Luke of the DM Lair YouTube channel (@theDMLair) has posted a relatively short video encouraging those people that want to play Dungeons & Dragons or D&D, but don’t have friends or family members that are interested in playing, to take the leap and play with strangers. Watching the video it occurred to me how odd it is to think that you can only play games and engage with a hobby if you have friends and/or family members that are similarly interested in playing and engaging w

“Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O'Brien Mix)” https://youtu.be/CnuQN2-ygfU “Bon Jovi Live – Raise Your Hands” https://youtu.be/xdqjPCynGUc

“Bon Jovi - In And Out Of Love” https://youtu.be/5U6Y4xSa0HY

“Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most (HD) HIGH QUALITY AUDIO” https://youtu.be/yBOQgL731Ac

“Walter Egan - Magnet and Steel (Official Video)” https://youtu.be/2RamSFoo0jw

I knew that the United States Marine Corps had once stormed and seized the federal prison on Alcatraz Island after the inmates there had themselves seized the prison from the correctional officers. This event became known as the Battle of Alcatraz. Perhaps you knew this as well. Or perhaps your only recollection of United States Marines seizing Alcatraz is the result of you having seen the fictional account of rogue Marines seizing the former prison there in the 1996 film, Th