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Stan Does a Forklift Job

Went to top-rate forklift schoolKnow just what to doWatch, I’ll do a demonstrateOf forklift skills for you…. Water? Now you tell me……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Pripyat School Library

Everyone loved meOnce, long agoThey suddenly leftWhy I don’t know?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Life’ Sly and the Family Stone

Sly and the Family Stone was an American band from San Francisco. Active from 1966 to 1983, it was pivotal in the development of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic music. Its core line-up was led by singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, and included Stone’s brother and singer/guitarist Freddie Stone, sister and singer/keyboardist Rose Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Greg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, andContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Life’ Sly and the Family Stone”

Ski Stop

I’ve watched the expert skiersDoing slalom stopsBut why waste all that energyWhen you can just do this?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Racing Car driver

I am a racing driverMade of plastic (red)Whenever I get out my carPeople nod their head Why?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Outdoor Photographic Session

You’re looking lovely darlingWith sunlight in your hairDiaphanous and beautifulWithout a single care…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Miguel de Unamuno

“It is sad not to love but it is much sadder not to be able to love” Miguel de UuamunoSpanish educator, philosopher, author

Stan Delivers a Forklift

They said it would be easyThey said it would be funBut something didn’t go rightSo job did not get done…. I’m fired?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

The Typewriter and the Mansion

I want to build a mansionOne that is adoredI need to do the researchMake sure it’s all ‘bove board…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Keep on Shinin’ ‘ Boats of Soul

All the artists involved would like to offer up this video as a thank you and a small token of gratitude to all of the front line and essential workers around the world out there risking their lives every day. Without you getting through this pandemic would be impossible. Our lives are indebted to you!Continue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Keep on Shinin’ ‘ Boats of Soul”