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Why I Write

I write for self-expressionI write to please myselfI write cos it’s enjoyable(Can only think of elf) Sorry…. DM

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Old Folks Boogie’ Little Feat (1977)

Little Feat is an American rock band formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Lowell George and keyboardist Bill Payne in 1969 in Los Angeles. George disbanded the group because of creative differences shortly before his death in 1979. Surviving members re-formed Little Feat in 1987 and the band has remained active to the present. Lyrics below “Old Folks Boogie” OffContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Old Folks Boogie’ Little Feat (1977)”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hansen Writing Ball)

First commercially produced typewriter (around 1865) There is never a timeto stop learning new things

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (stair-climbing chair)

Prof. Meredith Thring with his Stair-climbing Chair. c 1964 There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Do You Wanna?

Do you wanna pop theQuestion with some styleWe just got the product toHelp ya…. Available at your local Naughty Peach shop. Pop the question over a coffee…….. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Jacket

I bought this you-beaut jacket(Medieval too)Complete with turret/battlementsAnd pretty maids all in a row…. Don MatthewsOctober 2022

Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Trepidation

Write something incorporating the word ‘trepidation’. Should you accept, go forth. Show your creative juices I accept.Here goes…. ODE TO TREPIDATION Applied (with trepidation)Entry free of costReply (email) came back to meSorry, go get lost I tried Fan…… A senior. Have they no heart?…… DM My hard drive’s overloadedFOWC’s to blameNeed to put up extrasGetContinue reading “Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Trepidation”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Come On Into My Kitchen’ (Robert Johnson) Leon Russell and Friends (1971)

Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres. He collaborated with many notable artists and recorded at least 31 albums and 430 songs. He wrote “Delta Lady”, recorded by Joe Cocker, and organizedContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Come On Into My Kitchen’ (Robert Johnson) Leon Russell and Friends (1971)”

Oh No….

My computer has stopped working. It’s welcoming blue light didn’t greet me this morning Searched for it’s pulse….flat line Tried finger-to-button resuscitation (as per instruction manual)….no response Looked through the back…..a little green light….dying green ember? So have to take it in to be looked at and struggle on at the library computer till thenContinue reading “Oh No….”

Ronny Jackson (former White House doctor)

“Ronny loved looking at my body – it was so strong and powerful”“He said I’m the healthiest president that ever lived” Jul 20, 2022 Rep. Ronny Jackson, former President Donald Trump’s doctor at the White House, said this week that he believes the 76-year-old Trump is in the pink of health. Newsmax host Greg Kelly askedContinue reading “Ronny Jackson (former White House doctor)”