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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (pirate earplugs)

Pirate ships, well, the good ones, often had no less than 5 canons on board. Canons are loud in an open field, let alone in the belly of a large wooden ship. So, to avoid damage to the ears, pirates would often hang balls of wax from their earrings. Not only were these used asContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (pirate earplugs)”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (ten thousand dollars)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

FCS Daily Music Video ‘Sloop John B’ Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer is a Beach Boys tribute based out of Indiana.

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Wyatt Earp)

An elderly Wyatt Earp, 1920s By the last years of his life Wyatt Earp had seen it all. Following the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the ensuing fallout that occurred in the years afterward, Earp but down his badge and became a business owner. He went on to be a successful miner, saloonContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Wyatt Earp)”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (a day at the beach)

Escape the heat with a day at the beach … the crowded beach at Atlantic City, 1908. What is better on a hot summer day than a beach outing? In 1908, when this photo was taken, homes were not air-conditioned. In the sweltering heat of the summer months, the only escape from the heat wasContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (a day at the beach)”

Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio – The Frivolous Five Job

Stan runs a very successful album cover design businesshelped by his assistant Perc Studio filled with musicGave what they could giveAppearance we had trouble withCould do nothing with Production Notes Cream Studio kitchen Photographer Perc was able to capturelots of dreamy smilesWell done Perc We did our best Post Production Notes The girls sent usContinue reading “Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio – The Frivolous Five Job”

Back Up Dear

We’re blocking car in front dearHappy he seems notGently backing out his wayHappy he seemed not DM

Abandoned and Neglected

Cottages we once wereSlate miners everywhereAbandoned and neglectedNo-one seems to care DM

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Meditate

Write something incorporating the word ‘meditate’ Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO MEDITATE My ode tonight is silentMeditate I beWondering what to write aboutMeditating me DM

Harry and Russian Roulette

Been playing Russian rouletteRoulette with his brainMarijuana, hallucinogensRoulette with his brain It has been reported regular marijuana use doubles the risk of developing schizophrenia – or experiencing a psychotic episode. Prolonged use is associated with personality and behavioural change. Sadly, in his royal status he has trumpeted misleading information and potential harm to others. DM