Ahoy me hearties! Arrgh….. Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day and on my birthday! How cool is that!

I didn’t believe it at first, either. I mean, really, talk like a pirate day?

A quick Google search and sure enough, there it was.

Apparently, it was started back in 1995 by two guys on a racquetball court. Who would have thought?

Here’s the link to their story on CNN: National Talk Like a Pirate Day

It’s no secret around my house that I absolutely LOVE the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. We have all three, can’t wait for the next one, and I think I’ve watched them a hundred times each. The ride at Walt Disney World is an absolute must.

So, how does one talk like a pirate? It’s really easy with pirate lingo.

Here are a few phrases to try on your family and neighbors.  Read more...