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Monthly Archives: April 2023

Stan Experiments with New-Type Toilet

Stan is a man of many talentsWe at FCS are privileged to be associated with him A toilet (new) was shown me(Cos specialist I be)My client said yep go for itScroll down result to see Yet untested -use with caution I told client…… DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:humour, poetry, rhyme, stan, toilet2 Comments on Stan Experiments with New-Type Toilet

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Agree

Write something incorporating the word ‘agree’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO AGREE (Yep) today is WednesdayMiddle of the weekGotta use word ag-ree(Yep) I’m at my peak DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 16, 2023Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:agree, humour, nonsense, ode, poetry, rhymeLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Agree

Hopeless

Come on coffee give meGive me an ideaWaiting, staring patientlySitting waiting here Nothing…. Hopeless…. DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Hopeless

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Al Capone)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Al Capone after being arrested as he was trying to enter Miami, Florida. He was caught by city police who were trying to keep the notorious gangster out. 1930.

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 16, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:al capone1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Al Capone)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Albert Einstein)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Albert Einstein in 1921.

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FCS Daily Music Video ‘Magic’ Pilot (1975)

Pilot were a Scottish rock group, formed in 1973 in Edinburgh by David Paton and Billy Lyall.

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Mary Quant. Fashion Designer RIP

Credited with creating hot pants, the skinny-rib sweater and waterproof mascara

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:hot pants, mary quant, mascara, mini skirt, sweater1 Comment on Mary Quant. Fashion Designer RIP

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Marilyn Monroe)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things Portrait of Marilyn Monroe taken by Richard Avedon, considered by some to be the most honest picture of her ever taken.

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:marilyn monroe1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Marilyn Monroe)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (astronaut)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:astronaut4 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (astronaut)

It Seemed a Good Idea

It seemed a good idea at the timeWhen we were young in loveIn hindsight maybe not so goodWhen we were young in love DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:cat, kitten, love, poetry, rhyme1 Comment on It Seemed a Good Idea

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