International Talk Like a Pirate Day

WHATEV-ARRR you do - don't forget to talk like a pirate today because September 19 has been deemed "Talk Like a Pirate Day" since way back in the days of yore (1995).

Now, my family has been known to appreciate a pirate in our day. That was actually our first choice of family Halloween costume after Jaxon was born. (He's the wee two month old who doesn't look too happy to be dressed as a pirate for those of you keeping track.)

And, just this year, we checked an item off our 100 Things to Do This Summer list and built a tree house . . . which we then promptly decorated with a Jolly Roger:

Now, if you want to be invested in the Pirate Lifestyle on Talk Like a Pirate Day, I suggest the following:

• Generate your Pirate Name
• Translate whatever you have to say into Pirate speak
• Want to learn how to Draw a Pirate in 12 Easy Steps? Follow the link to find out how.
• If you want to write like a Pirate, use one of these keyboards (suitable for use with hooks or by particularly skilled parrots):