Daniel Dorsch (piratedan)

YARRR!!!

Welcome aboard, me hearties! My name at the moment is Pirate Dan, full-time contemporary buccaneer and purveyor of fine information pertaining to the eccentric and the adventurous.

I work as a professional writer and historian by trade, receiving my letter of marque from one of the wildest institutions of higher learning this side of Jamaica!

My writing includes fiction and nonfiction, poetry and drunken scribblings mistaken for enlightened literature. I have walked the streets of Prague at midnight, fired a cannon wearing both blue and gray, toasted Edward Teach as I sailed over his grave, written documents of academic merit with a bottle in my hand, presented them to my colleagues while they were sober, and watched the sun set over Paradise.All this has been done on as modest a budget as a blind beggar ever threw at a Louisiana wench! I am bound and determined to live every last moment of my life to its very fullest, and I am here to share my knowledge and experience with you so that you too may live your adventures using what I learned.

If I wrote down every single one of my interests, we would be here all day! But since you asked so politely, here's a few:

From a very young age, I have always had a passion for books. I am a bibliophile through and through, my collection containing a little of just about every genre. But please, don't tell the crew. To them, any book not containing naked pictures is just condensed latrine supplies.

I also enjoy a good film, and dabble on occasion with reviews, which of course means loud exhultations of approval for proper filmmaking and equally loud swearing and projectile launching at the screen for botched films. Likewise, good and bad music receives its rewards and punishments in due course.

As you may have guessed, I never really grew out of playing make-believe, as I enjoy attending renaissance festival and conventions of all kinds, including steampunk, anime, and fantasy and seek out activities related to living a fantasy- inspired lifestyle.

So please, pull up a chair and open a fresh bottle for the captain! There are many stories to tell and lots of rum to drink. I am happy for your two cents, though gold is just as welcome!

In the Spotlight

Scrapbooking: A Man's Perspective

As a man who scrapbooks, I often find myself in the craft stores with my beloved perusing the cardstock and other supplies. While there, however, I seem to notice a lack of fellow males. Why is that?

In the Spotlight

Pirate-Themed Party: The Comprehensive Playlist

All sailors loved their sea shanties, and pirates were no exception. Here's a list of songs passed down through the ages, still fit for any pirate gathering. So grab some grog and rock out!

In the Spotlight

A Pirate's Life for Me: Living the Pirate Lifestyle in a Landlubber's World

So, you want to be a pirate do you? Here are 13 steps you can follow to find out if you've got what it takes to live the pirate life and reach narrrvana! Are you an "Urban Pirate?" Find out here!

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  The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit

  Tolkien's Genius: There and Back Again Through the Human Condition

  11 years ago

  When JRR Tolkien created Middle-Earth, he somehow made the perfect portrait of the human soul. Through his three most influential works, he reintroduced us to ourselves.

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  Hobbies

  A Pirate's Life for Me: Living the Pirate Lifestyle in a Landlubber's World

  11 years ago

  So, you want to be a pirate do you? Here are 13 steps you can follow to find out if you've got what it takes to live the pirate life and reach narrrvana! Are you an "Urban Pirate?" Find out here!

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  Mentally & Emotionally Balanced Living

  Dear Diary: How Keeping a Journal Can Help You Stay Sane

  11 years ago

  Since time immemorial journals have been used to chronicle human existence. But while most of us own a journal, few of us realize how good they can be for us.

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  Scrapbooking

  Scrapbooking: A Man's Perspective

  11 years ago

  As a man who scrapbooks, I often find myself in the craft stores with my beloved perusing the cardstock and other supplies. While there, however, I seem to notice a lack of fellow males. Why is that?

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  Special Interest Holidays

  Pirate Holidays

  11 years ago

  Every landlubber and wig-wearing oaf knows about Christmas, Easter, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and so forth. But pirates need more than one or two days a year to show their pride!

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  Themed Parties

  Pirate-Themed Party: The Comprehensive Playlist

  2 years ago

  All sailors loved their sea shanties, and pirates were no exception. Here's a list of songs passed down through the ages, still fit for any pirate gathering. So grab some grog and rock out!

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  Halloween

  Halloween Playlist Collection Volume Four: Theme Songs and Showtunes

  11 years ago

  One of my favorite things about Halloween is the music! Over the years, I have collected hundreds of songs to get into the... "spirit". I will share each category of playlist with you here. Enjoy!

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  Unusual Travel Locations

  Renaissance Fair for Beginners: A Survival Guide

  11 years ago

  Huzzah! You've chosen to take part in the mirth and merriment of the renaissance festival! Here's a few tips how to enjoy without going broke!

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  Halloween

  Halloween Playlist Collection Volume Three: Gypsies and Witches

  11 years ago

  One of my favorite things about Halloween is the music! Over the years, I have collected hundreds of songs to get into the... "spirit". I will share each category of playlist with you here. Enjoy!

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  St. Patrick's Day

  St. Patrick's Day in Pittsburgh: My Experience, My Advice

  11 years ago

  I spent St. Patrick's Day 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA, and what a wonderful day it was! Here's what I did, how I did it, and what I would do differently.

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  Halloween

  Halloween Playlist Collection Volume Two: Rock & Roll

  11 years ago

  One of my favorite things about Halloween is the music! Over the years, I have collected hundreds of songs to get into the... "spirit". I will share each category of playlist with you here. Enjoy!

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  Halloween Party Ideas

  Halloween Playlist Collection Volume One: The Classics

  11 years ago

  One of my favorite things about Halloween is the music! Over the years, I have collected hundreds of songs to get into the... "spirit". I will share each category of playlist with you here. Enjoy!

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  Costumes & Uniforms

  The Eye Patch: One Accessory, Endless Possibilities

  11 years ago

  Everyone should own at least one eye patch. Why, you ask? Because just by owning this one simple and often very cheap accessory, you have the foundation of countless other costumes. Here are a few.

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  Halloween

  The Perfect Halloween: 31 Things To Do In October

  11 years ago

  Two years ago, I compiled a list of 31 autumn activities to get in the mood for Halloween. My friends and I had so much fun with it that I wanted to share it with everyone!