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Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Devoid

Write something incorporating the word ‘devoid’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO DEVOID My challenge for today isIs the word devoidIt took a while to get this farI really am annoyed DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2023Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:devoid, humour, nonsense, ode, poetry, rhymeLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Devoid

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things The world’s oldest sunglasses were discovered on Baffin Island in Canada. They were snow goggles, designed to reduce the sun’s glare reflecting from the snow. 800 years old

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:canada, snow, sunglasses1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (sunglasses)

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things This sheepskin condom was used in 1640 in Sweden. The reusable condom came with instructions (in Latin) to clean it with warm milk to prevent users from catching STDs.

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:condom1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (condom)

FCS Daily Music Video ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’ (Starship) HSCC

Established in 2017, The Hindley Street Country Club is a collection of South Australian musicians.

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2023Posted inDaily music videoTags:HSCC, nothing's gonna stop us now, starshipLeave a comment on FCS Daily Music Video ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’ (Starship) HSCC

Flood

We had a bit of problemProblem with the floodGot it now all sortedNo problem now with flood DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:flood, house, humour, poetry, rhyme, waterLeave a comment on Flood

Little Shit

Little shit has disappearedWherever did he goI told him not to go exploreBut did he listen? No DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:child, humour, poetry, rhymeLeave a comment on Little Shit

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Valley

Write something incorporating the word ‘valley’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO VALLEY Today (yep) it is WednesdayDay of week is thirdGotta use word valley, goshThis challenge is absurd DM

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inFandango's One Word ChallengeTags:humour, nonsense, ode, poetry, rhymeLeave a comment on Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Valley

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

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:obra, snakesLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (cobra)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Canadian banknote)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inLittle-known factsTags:banknote, canadaLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Canadian banknote)

FCS Daily Music Video ‘New Sensation’ Mercy Me

Mercy Me is an American band

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2023Posted inDaily music videoTags:mercy me, New sensation2 Comments on FCS Daily Music Video ‘New Sensation’ Mercy Me

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