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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 ago1 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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 213 min read

Some Good Advice on Dealing With Heartbreak From a Comedian

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 201 min read

Yet More Great Videos on Going Solo (and a “Super” Bonus Video)

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/

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 201 min read

I Feel Vindicated

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 181 min read

“Holding Out For A Hero” (Bonnie Tyler)

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...

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 182 min read

Pluto’s Defenders

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 162 min read

You Don’t Have to “Hobby” Alone

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

 
 
 
gregorymaness
Sep 91 min read

“Raise Your Hands” (Bon Jovi)

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

 
 
 
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