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Yo Ho Yo Ho, a Pirate’s Life For Me!

A few days ago I found myself humming the Pirates of the Caribbean ride theme song. You know which one I mean?

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me.
We pillage plunder, we rifle and loot.
Drink up me ‘earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don’t give a hoot.
Drink up me ‘earties, yo ho.

What struck me was how I manage to morph so many songs into this one. Can’t quite remember that praise song from church? Somehow I turn it into the Pirate’s song. Those Eagle’s lyrics from the late 70’s just not coming …

Random Thoughts,

Spirit of America

Every few years I visit Disneyland and find myself being talked into the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln show. It’s not my favorite. It was cool 50-years ago, but today the technology just seems quaint. Still, I go if for no other reason than it’s a nice place to relax for a few minutes.
Lincoln
On my last visit we arrived early and I wandered around the waiting area. I noticed something I had never seen before: twelve statues indicating the Twelve Spirits of America. They are:

– Individualism
– Innovation
– Tomorrow
– Independence
– Compassion
– Discovery
– Freedom…