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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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gregorymaness
2 days ago2 min read

The Game That Pioneered a New Kind of Game and a New Way to Play

I have shared a handful of videos on this blog about the origin and the story of the tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) Dungeons & Dragons, but here I am sharing yet another. Why? Well, because quite simply, this video does a great job of impressing upon the viewer just how innovative and groundbreaking Dungeons & Dragons really was when the first handcrafted copies of the original game were being laboriously cranked out inside of co-creator Gary Gygax’s basement. I played a v

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Oct 162 min read

The Parts of Me That Died

A former coworker recently shared the post below from the Pooh Memes Facebook account and it mirrors some thoughts that I have been contemplating lately. I have questioned whether or not some of the people from my past would even recognize the latest version of me (Greg 57.XX.X?). I recognize myself largely because I know how I got here. Not the physical version of me, although I now sport a shorter haircut than I used to sport when I was younger and I am admittedly currentl

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Oct 163 min read

Confronting Fear With Knowledge

Well, it’s October and we are more or less in spooky season, at least if you live in a country where Halloween is celebrated as Halloween or by another name for the holiday such as All Hallows' Eve. This is a time of year when people have some fun with fear and the macabre. It’s a time for carnivals, ghost stories, spooky films and tales, haunted houses, and haunting imagery. Below is a link to a post containing one man’s take on what we can gain from facing our fears and lea

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Oct 82 min read

Dishonoring the Prophet, Killing the Messenger, or Arguing with a Well-Meaning Friend or Family Member

“Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.’” — Mark 6:4 (NIV) I’m not a prophet, but I completely understand. Prior to finding myself in Illinois, I worked with people that were trying to improve their physical fitness and their health. I learned a long time ago that there was little-to-nothing to be gained from framing one’s struggles with fitness or food as some kind of great moral flaw, a personal f

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Oct 71 min read

“Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor Doctor)” (Robert Palmer)

“A pretty face don't make no pretty heart. I learned that, buddy, from the start.” Yeah, I have had that lesson hammered into me too. 😏 “Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor Doctor)” https://youtu.be/DlPHmYtqSdA

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Oct 41 min read

Some Advice on Picking Your First Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG)

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 261 min read

A Humorous Take on the Power of Love

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

 
 
 
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