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Ralph’s Previous Family

Before Ralph came to FCSWas in this loving homeTook pride of place in photograph(Had good brush-up and comb) Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

I Am a Careful Driver

I am a careful driverAlways heed the signsLook at the sun above us dearHow brightly does it shine…… Shit….. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘You Really Got Me’ The Kinks (1965)

The Kinks are an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, north London, in 1964 by brothers Ray (right pic) and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. Lyrics at end Girl, you really got me goin’You got me so I don’t know what I’m doin’Yeah, you really got me nowYou gotContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘You Really Got Me’ The Kinks (1965)”

I’m Wanna Be a Builder

I wanna be a builderHammer, bang on wallsMy dad says I’m a naturalI’m having me a ball Bang….bang Don MatthewsDecember 2020

Stan the Balcony Builder

The balconies that I’ve built hereThey just could not work outThey ask me what my training inBalcony’s all about?……. What problem boss?…. Slight design fail?…. Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

My Sisters

My sisters (three, I’m one in red)Are having photos tookWe each have our own feathered petTo add to photo look…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Mummy Help! I Need You!

Mummy help! I need you!I thought I’d play this gameOf being like a flower in potDiscovered not the same Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

Mt Everest

To get to the top of Mt EverestRequires you be strong, fit and ableThe view at the top is damn stunningDespite size of two ping-pong tables I’ve been there. It’s true… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Short People’ Randy Newman (1978)

Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger and composer known for his Southern-affected singing style, early Americana-influenced songs (often with mordant or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. Lyrics at end Short People got no reasonShort People got no reasonShort People got no reasonTo live They got little handsLittle eyesThey walk aroundTellin’ great big liesTheyContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Short People’ Randy Newman (1978)”

ROY-G-BIV

I love the colours, sound ofSound of ROY-G-BIVPlease colour me around my legsWith all you have to give…… Slight fashion fail?…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021