Category Archives: Random

Hannah Upp

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Paul

The other night I watched a documentary about an American teacher named, Hannah Upp. She was living in the U.S. Virgin Islands when she went missing in 2017, around the time of Hurricane Irma and Maria. It was the third … Continue reading →

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Aaron’s Surprise Birthday Party

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Paul

SURPRISE! We, here at The Captain’s Speech, like to make dreams come true. On January 10, Aaron from The Confusing Middle posted a list of 100 random facts about himself. Here are two facts that stood out to me. Fact … Continue reading →

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I Am The Pizza

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Paul

I’m in one of those writing ruts again, where I have a bunch of ideas in my head, but lack the energy to process them one sentence at a time. It would be so much easier if you could all … Continue reading →

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Eavesdropping: “An Ambidextrous Kicker”

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Paul

We here at The Captain’s Speech like to be innovative, creative, and all the other words that end in -ive, including digestive. As such, I’d like to introduce you to a new segment called, Eavesdropping. Here’s how it works: I … Continue reading →

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Favourite Quotes (Day 3)

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Paul

Welcome to the third and final day of this favourite quotes challenge. At least, I think this is a challenge. I got it. Let’s call it a challenge, but pronounce it “chall-onge” so it sounds more official. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Favourite Quotes (Day 2)

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Paul

On the 12th day of Blogmas my followers gave to me… Twelve drafts unfinished Eleven likers lurking Ten Canadians cackling Nine posts a posting Eight awards a mystery Seven spam comments Six views per day Five onion rings (blah!) Four … Continue reading →

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Favourite Quotes (Day 1)

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Paul

Ahoy, Mateys! Welcome aboard my ship, the SS Issippi. I am the Captain; you can call me Paul E. Parrot. I have no clue why I started this post like that, but it’s too late to change it! Let’s head … Continue reading →

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Before, During, and Laughter

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Paul

Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s blogging night, tonight. Only a few of you will understand that reference. Anyway, this isn’t going to be a long post. I hope. This is just a completely pretentious and self-serving update … Continue reading →

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Closing Act

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Paul

Dear Readers, For the last three hours, I’ve been trying to write one of those fancy year in review posts. I can’t do it. It’s too hard. I’m a better writer after midnight, when the lights are out and I’m … Continue reading →

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The Meerkat Forums

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Paul

Hey y’all! I don’t know why I just said “y’all”, but it caught your attention, didn’t it? Good. My friend, Ben, over at The Meerkat Musings has set up a forum (The Meerkat Forums) on his site for…um…(see what I did … Continue reading →

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