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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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8 hours ago1 min read

“19” (Paul Hardcastle)

“Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/0sajngb0W6I

 
 
 
gregorymaness
8 hours ago2 min read

The Reality Behind “Platoon”

The iconic Vietnam War film, Platoon, was released in 1986 during my senior year of high school. While there had been other well-received films before Platoon that looked at the Vietnam War, this is arguably one of the most celebrated and honored of the Vietnam War films. It was nominated for a number of awards and won a number of those awards including the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. The film was a crowning achievement for screenwriter and director, Ol

 
 
 
gregorymaness
5 days ago3 min read

Please Stop Poking the Bear

I was once in a heated argument with a woman that I had dated for a time and I told her that I was done and that I didn’t want to hear any more about it. Predictably perhaps, she had to say one more thing as I was walking away. Angrily, I turned and stalked back towards her now ready to continue the argument in earnest that she was clearly unwilling to drop. She surprised me by shrinking back and flinching as though I was about to strike her. Now I had made no move or stateme

 
 
 
gregorymaness
7 days ago1 min read

“Modernaire” (Dez Dickerson)

Here’s yet another song and artist from Purple Rain. I’ll save music from The Time and Morris Day for another day. “Dez Dickerson - Modernaire ( OFFICIAL AUDIO )” https://youtu.be/C0ng9BU-e3I

 
 
 
gregorymaness
7 days ago1 min read

“Sex Shooter” (Apollonia 6)

Since I was sharing songs from the film, Purple Rain, I decided to share this one as well. “Apollonia 6 - Sex Shooter (Official Music Video HD)” https://youtu.be/oqyUZcOV6l0

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Aug 31 min read

A Quote About the Importance of Being More Than Just a Big Thinker

“You know what your problem is? You’re all brains... not enough cock and balls!” — Edmund Lyndeck as Jack Manilow in Road Trip As someone that has himself occasionally been guilty of thinking too much, this quote speaks to me. To me it is a reminder that quick, decisive action is often better than spending an inordinate amount of time trying to come up with the absolute best course of action.

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Aug 31 min read

Today’s Random Thought (03-AUG-2026)

It wasn’t that she didn’t love me. It wasn’t that she no longer wanted to have a relationship with me. What rocked me and shook my confidence for a time was the painful realization that she had no genuine feelings of affection or concern for me when I had, for some time, believed otherwise. This was by no means a new revelation for me. I reached that conclusion years ago. It just popped into my mind again when I found myself inadvertently thinking about the past upon hearing

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Aug 21 min read

“These Eyes” (The Guess Who)

“The Guess Who - These Eyes (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/xcLdbsrSngA “These Eyes - The Guess Who | The Midnight Special” https://youtu.be/oOGrHqhymNQ

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Jul 291 min read

“(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing” (Trace Adkins)

I have, on occasion, been guilty of being a little too “in my head” and thinking too much about what is going on in a relationship. And let’s face it. Sometimes women can be guilty of overthinking and overcomplicating things themselves when it comes to relationships. Good (or great) song. “Trace Adkins - (This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/cerrfodYTCo

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Jul 281 min read

“Everywhere” (Tim McGraw)

“Tim McGraw - Everywhere (Official Music Video)” https://youtu.be/HTgTs3Ju9XA

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Jul 262 min read

The Killer Crop Duster

One thing that I have enjoyed about living in a rural, agricultural part of the Midwest is getting to watch the crop dusters (airplanes and helicopters) that zoom about during the growing season. The pilots of these aircraft are clearly very skilled and it is kind of awe-inspiring to see them dart about and speedily descend relatively close to the fields to spray the crops and then zoom away in a climb. My interest in military aviation and military history often leads me to i

 
 
 
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