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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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An Unusual Traffic Stop

In the last few days, I have seen tractor-trailers for both AJ Foyt Racing and Andretti Global. They were possibly in the area for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America in Wisconsin. In any case, I think that driving for a racing team would be a pretty cool job for a professional truck driver. With that being said, it made me think of a particular scene in the film, Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Duvall among others (to watch the scene to which

“Desperado” (Eagles)

“Eagles - Desperado (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/-q93wc3-deU “Eagles - Desperado (Live from Melbourne) (Official Video) [4K]” https://youtu.be/FiPqUjLMuA8

Congratulations, Hurricanes!

Congratulations to the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes! I attended the team’s first home game in the team’s first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 2002 against the Detroit Red Wings (my favorite NHL team until the Hartford Whalers moved to North Carolina in 1997 to become the Carolina Hurricanes). The Red Wings won that game and ultimately the series. I also attended the team’s first home game in their Stanley Cup Finals appearance against the Edmonton Oil

“What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am” (Lee Roy Parnell)

Admittedly, there have been times when I should listened to my head and not my heart. Admittedly, I have let someone fool me twice. “What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am” https://youtu.be/Q8PlJbchjUs

A Fun, Blackbeard-Themed Road Trip Through Eastern North Carolina and Virginia

🏴‍☠️🦜 If you are a resident or visitor to the Old North State and you have any interest in Blackbeard , pirates, and/or maritime history, you might want to take some time to explore “Blackbeard’s Trail.” The Hidden Gems USA Travel Facebook account shared what promises to be a great time for anyone interested in those topics. I am a proud graduate of East Carolina University, home of the Pirates. Given the surrounding coastal area’s ties to pirates including Blackbeard, the

Another Review of Pirate Goodness

I previously shared links to a number of video reviews for the PIRATE BORG tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) in my post, “Channeling Your Inner Pirate” (https://www.apirateontheprairie.com/post/channeling-your-inner-pirate). The game looks like it will be a lot of fun (I have read most of the rulebook) and I am looking forward to eventually playing it. It doesn’t have a particularly complex set of rules and it offers rules for naval warfare during the age of sail including ru

“It Hurts So Bad” (Susan Tedeschi)

“Susan Tedeschi - It Hurt So Bad (Visualizer)” https://youtu.be/VkZ76hBpvJE “Susan Tedeschi - It Hurts So Bad (Live at Farm Aid 1999)” https://youtu.be/oxXtn5r09ks

“Little by Little” (Susan Tedeschi)

“Susan Tedeschi - Little By Little (Visualizer)” https://youtu.be/KaI5w1AwCLA “Susan Tedeschi plays the blues "Little By Little" Boston, MA 12/4/21” https://youtu.be/dva4Aqoc3Ac

“Prisoner of the Highway (Ronnie Milsap)

Isn’t that the truth (although perhaps not in exactly the same way)? 🚛💨😉 “Ronnie Milsap - Prisoner Of The Highway (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/xXwRDsXCF-w

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I am currently homeported in Northern Illinois along the Mississippi River.

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