Avast me hardy, September 19th is talk like a pirate day
September 19th is “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”. Take part in the fun and embrace your inner pirate.
More information about this special day may be found at:
- The Original Talk Like a Pirate Day Site
- Talk Like A Pirate Day Official British HQ
- Wikipedia’s Talk Like a Pirate Day
- Dave Barry’s “Arrrrr! Talk like a pirate — or prepare to be boarded” article
Inspirational and motivational materials include:
- Evil Stevie’s Pirate Game: Pirate Glossary
- Read John Baur, Mark Summers, and Dave Barry’s book “Pirattitude!: So you Wannna Be a Pirate?: Here’s How!”
- Terry Breverton’s book “The Pirate Dictionary”
- John Baur and Mark Summes “Well Blow Me Down: A Guys Guide to Talking Like a Pirate”
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Michael VanPutten
Michael has more than 20 years of experience utilizing Web and new media in higher education, nonprofit, and business sectors. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a Web and new media consulting company—VanPutten Interactive—to serve clients specializing in public works, social work, higher education, documentary film, and professional development. In his current role at Bronson Healthcare, he provides leadership for digital marketing, communications, and innovative utilization of new media. Michael has a master’s degree in educational technology from Western Michigan University.