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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
May 41 min read

“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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
May 41 min read

“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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
May 31 min read

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
May 31 min read

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
May 21 min read

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Apr 301 min read

“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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Apr 291 min read

“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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Apr 282 min read

Today’s Random Thought (28-APR-2026)

I was listening to music and a song triggered a memory of what might best be described as a missed opportunity. It happened when I was a much younger man while I was attending the local technical institute/community college and living with my parents. Late one evening, I got a phone call from a young woman that I knew from school. She relayed to me that she had an “itch” that she needed scratching, that she was burning up, that her mom wasn’t at home, and that I should come o

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Apr 271 min read

“Wasted Time” (Eagles)

“Eagles - Wasted Time (Official Audio)” https://youtu.be/evxkY964tqk

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Apr 261 min read

Today’s Random Thought (26-APR-2026)

If you’re trying to apologize or explain why you treated me badly, you can miss me with attempts to minimize your behavior by trying to highlight the fact that it took place in the past. Yes, by virtue of it having happened prior to your apology or explanation, it is in the past. But “It was in the past” is not a valid excuse or justification. When it was happening in the present, you were treating me badly with zero compassion, concern, or regard for my well-being. You were

 
 
 
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