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Stan the Cookie Packer

I know my different coloursFrom red to blue to whiteImportant in the job I doFor getting cookies right…. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – Joni Mitchell Then and Now

Joni Mitchell is a Canadian singer/songwriter born 7 November 1943, now 77.In 2015 she suffered a stroke which left her unable to walk and speak. For over three years she has been almost completely absent from public life. On 7 November 2018 a celebration was held for her 75th birthday. She was helped with walkingContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – Joni Mitchell Then and Now”

Stan Designs the Furniture

Stan we asked (our architect)For things to open wideWe cannot fault his workmanshipPlease come and look inside…. A wonderful job Stan. Thankyou…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Council Toilets

Employed a signage personTo guide, avoid confuse…….. Methinks Stan switched signs just for the pic. He’s not that stupid surely……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

The Little Confused Pan

I am a little square panMy mummy is as wellThe label that they stuck on meConfuses me like hell…. Mummy says daddy was a square pan so I must be squareIf he was round I would come out funny she says……. Don MatthewsJuly 2021

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

We can’t all be the princess.Someone has to sit on the kerband clap as I go by

FCS Daily Music Video – Chet Atkins (1964)

Chet Atkins was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was known for his distinctive guitar picking style and ability to produce bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously with a use of difficult finger-stretching chords. He died of colon cancer on 30 June 2001, age 77 Don MatthewsJuly 2021

From the FCS Book of Useful Proverbs

Love is a game that two can playand both win

Stan the Fruit Packer

I’ve studied, know the differenceBetween all types of fruitBeen doing this for long timeSome grow in air, some root…. I know my fruits I do…… Don MatthewsJuly 2021

Stans Album Cover Design Studio

This lovely group of choristersCame from NazarethI took to them immediately(And leader Lilibeth) Perc says amen….. Production Notes We thought a photoshoot around the supper table made a nice cozy-looking group…. Perc is on camera, Lilibeth is at front smiling at me…… Oswald at back is the group’s father figure….. Johnny, front right, was camera-shy…..Continue reading “Stans Album Cover Design Studio”