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Baptism

I am a late developerBaptised when I was 10And yes, those are my legs extendingExtending out the end…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Tony Joe White (1970)

Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit “Polk Salad Annie” and for “Rainy Night in Georgia“ Lyrics below Now some of y’all never been down South too muchI’m gonna tell you a little bit about thisSo that you’ll understandWhat I’m talkingContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Polk Salad Annie’ Tony Joe White (1970)”

Swing

I like to help our childrenSwinging on a swingThis way dear, just smile for picShit!….. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Am I Not Allowed To?

It has been suggested I am starting a blog war. I am not. I am simply making use of source material I see Am I not allowed toMake light of someone’s post?Even if it’s justified?No Don you are not…. Making light of othersIs just not the done thingStay away from making-lightsRing-a-ding-a-ding…. We must support eachContinue reading “Am I Not Allowed To?”

Giant Dozer Finally Frees Suez Monster

After all other efforts had failed a last ditch effort to free the stuck-in-the-sand Suez Canal container ship was finally successful after the Canal Authority brought in a giant dozer operated by a specially trained driver. The dozer and it’s driver are shown hard at work below Don Matthews1 April 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Walking Blues’ Playing For Change

In honor of blues legend Robert Johnson’s birthday, we are proud to share our latest Song Around The World, “Walking Blues,” featuring Keb’ Mo’ along with musicians from six countries. Originally written and recorded by Son House in 1930, Robert recorded his own version in 1936. We started our version in Patagonia, Argentina with Roberto LutiContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Walking Blues’ Playing For Change”

Shaun

Shaun had just got shearedOf his woollen shanksWhen Shaun got up the shearer saidWhat do you say Shaun? “Thanks” Can’t find shanks in dictionary?…. It’s in mine…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Ralph’s Getting to Priscilla

He’s really been annoying meRetaliate, let’s see?Let’s figure how to get him backUsing strategy…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Don Marquis

“The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race” Don MarquisUS humorist

Thump Thump

My thanks to the Yorkshire duo for use of phrase ‘Thump Thump’ and daffodil inspire. I could not have done it without their help. Thankyou Today I’m in the cafeBecause it’s rather hotMy heart is beating thump thump(Coz I’m alive, dead not) Daffodil on tableLooking back at meSays Don are you likingDrinking your coffee? IContinue reading “Thump Thump”