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Wordypecker

A little humour. some serious thoughts and the adventures of Mr & Mrs T all in a melange/sandbox for you funky folks out there.

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The aim is to bring a smile to the dial, stir the pot and not take ourselves too seriously.

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So come play in the Sandbox

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Passion for Words

You may know the feeling. You’re reading a vivid, enthralling passage by one of your favorite authors. As you turn the pages, you can’t help but ask yourself: Just how do they keep me hanging on every word?

I founded Marksandbox with the goal of helping readers demystify the writing process. As my posts dissect recently published books—taking deep dives into the characteristics of good writing—I hope to help you build a greater appreciation for what you read and even spark ideas for your own work.

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Welcome, voracious readers! If your appetite for reading is insatiable, and you love putting your own pen to paper, Marksandbox is the place for you. Let’s grow together as we delve into the world of words.

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“The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”

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Marksandbox

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Welcome, voracious readers! If your appetite for reading is insatiable, and you love putting your own pen to paper, Marksandbox is the place for you. Let’s grow together as we delve into the world of words.

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emkaytee56
Jun 13, 20211 min read

One Juno More

So FFFOT it remains for the tribute to one more Juno award winner and that is William Prince. His father was a musician who played at...

 
 
 
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Oh My Gosh

You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.“ – Nightbirde Inspiring stories make us look up in awe. The...

 
 
 
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Stepping Out To Who Knows Where

FFFOT as long as I stare at the step count on my phone it doesn’t move. Something is seriously wrong. I give it a shake and it doesn’t...

 
 
 
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Jun 4, 20211 min read

Long Live Life – A Comparison for fun

How a painting inspired a number 1 hit underlies a song’s effervescence through many work ups, trying this and then that. As a layperson...

 
 
 
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Jun 3, 20211 min read

Earthrealm

In the storyline of the games, Raiden is the protector of Earthrealm. He fulfills his duty by selecting and training the warriors who...

 
 
 
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Jun 3, 20211 min read

Chariots and Gladiators

If one s thinking Vangelis then FFFOT this will give you a run for your money And what is a Chariot without a Gladiator? “Now we are free”

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Jun 2, 20211 min read

The Dial Moved

FFFOT In the endless stream of things the dial is stuck in orchestral mixes. A 7 minute one is attached by Vangelis the “Conquest of...

 
 
 
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May 25, 20211 min read

In The Circle

Behind the animation of the film ‘The Lion King” lies a reality in the words that talk of blood lines and memories. It surprised me that...

 
 
 
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May 14, 20211 min read

Graceland And Neverland

I met Matt Cohen on the tube an’ he was telling me how je was “Walking in Memephis” one day
 The song’s lyrics are autobiographical,...

 
 
 
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May 13, 20211 min read

Music Humour

At the beginning of time there was music. To the Flintstones it was “Stoned Love” At the end of time when the crocodile swallowed the...

 
 
 
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May 11, 20211 min read

Seafaring They Go

Jolly Roger had nothing on these fellows

 
 
 
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May 7, 20211 min read

In The Ring Of Dance

Plenty of old rock ’n roll in the jive “Just take those old records off the shelf. I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself. Today’s music...

 
 
 
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May 4, 20211 min read

Shocking
ley

“Out here in the fields” one can hear the shock of a le
yf falling, smacking the ground in a cloud of dust. It is so that “Shockley and...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
May 3, 20211 min read

Caught this on the tube

I think it speaks for itself FFFOT, an appropriate message of hope in our dark, dark days. I had to rush upstais, throw some light on and...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Apr 26, 20211 min read

”Me And The Sky”

FFFOT in the sky cabin comes the unforgetable memory of the rock solid play “Come From Away”. The rich music and lyrics keep us grounded...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Apr 21, 20211 min read

The Mighty Jungle A Cappella Style, Mostly

The sounds of the jungle through human voices is a safari in itself. The same song(s) go full circle and lift our lives to a roar before...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Apr 20, 20211 min read

When The Dealings Done

Hah!! The group “Home Free” has come up with with so many numbers, so many enjoyable A Cappella songs. They must spend their working days...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Apr 19, 20211 min read

Takin’ A Breather In A Cappella Lockdown

FFFOT the Latin word Cappella is the root of the English word Chapel. In Italian it means “In Chapel or Choir style – Webster. Enough...

 
 
 
emkaytee56
Apr 17, 20211 min read

A Capella Take Two

Without instrumental accompaniment is the eye of of the needle through which the sound of voices must pass. Some more selections to...

 
 
 
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