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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (street lunch vendor)

“Washington, D.c., In 1919. Street Lunch Vendor” There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 1, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:historical, street vendor, wachington2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (street lunch vendor)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chimney sweep boys)

“Chimney Sweep Boys In Victorian England.c1880s A Horrible Tale” There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 1, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:boys, chimney sweep1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (chimney sweep boys)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hyde Park dog cemetery)

“Walking Her Dogs In The Hyde Park Dog’s Cemetery: The Final Resting Place To 1000+ Victorian-Era Pets Hides Inside The City Park” There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryFebruary 28, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:cemetery, dog, hyde parkLeave a comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Hyde Park dog cemetery)

Madonna, 18, 1976

Attended universityAfter then her classWent to different kind of schoolAnd there learnt how to dance Attended University of Michigan. Then 4 years later moved to New Yorkand became a megastar Don MatthewsJanuary 2023

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 29, 2023Posted inHistorical photosTags:dance, madonna, poetry, rhyme, university1 Comment on Madonna, 18, 1976

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (pruning)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 28, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:ladder, pruning, tree4 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (pruning)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (begging)

Begging from the King There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 27, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:begging, carriage, king, top hat1 Comment on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (begging)

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (San Francisco)

First known photo of San Francisco 1851. Scattered buildings on main dirt street. There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 14, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:san francisco2 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (San Francisco)

Lunch Break

I’m having my sandwich(Lettuce and meat)Lunch with my workmatesSitting on seat Don MatthewsJanuary 2023

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 12, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, UncategorizedTags:lunch, poetry, rhyme, seats, workers2 Comments on Lunch Break

Rocket Science

Computers non-existentChalkboards were in useThe race to space was in full tiltChalkboards were in use Don MatthewsJanuary 2023

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJanuary 9, 2023Posted inHistorical photos, UncategorizedTags:chalkboard, computer, poetry, rhyme, space2 Comments on Rocket Science

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (golf ball collector)

There is never a timeto stop learning new things

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryDecember 7, 2022Posted inHistorical photos, Little-known factsTags:collector, golf4 Comments on From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (golf ball collector)

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