About Mark's Sandbox/
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.
The aim is to bring a smile to the dial, stir the pot and not take ourselves too seriously.
So come play in the Sandbox
About Mark's Sandbox
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.
Marksandbox
A Bookworm’s Paradise
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.
Thomas Jefferson
“The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”
Marksandbox
A Bookworm’s Paradise
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.
Changing The Oil
“Now tell me Gramps when should you go for an oil change, “ said MrsT concerned about the loud knocking sound coming from the little red...
That Day
This is iconic. It’s layered with meaning, prompted discussion and and because of it music never died. #lyrics #musicvideos
November Rain
It’s hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain and nothing lasts forever… For everything caught in November’s rain 🌧...
As Fate Would Have It
“This is a twist of fate.” “What do you mean MrsT?” “Well the COP26 climate conference had barely finished when the rain began to fall in...
Climate Fandango
“Ohh we have you been these last two weeks MrT? Have you not heard of all the fires and raging storms and towns being swept away in...
Salmon Salmon Salmon
“The mighty Salmon symbolize power, wisdom, determination, renewal and prosperity,” said Mrs T. “Hah that’s just folklore ,” retorted Mr...
James Gardens
Mr and Mrs T had been warmly welcomed by their neighbours Barbara and Al when they bought the townhouse. It was close to Mr Ts sisters...
The Run Up Home Smith
Mrs T was reading all the news feeds on her cellphone when without warning it jumped out of her hands like a slippery fish. Mr T dropped...
The Fly
It was raining. “Out of control rain,” said Mrs T to Mr T who was sitting behind the paper at the breakfast table. The paper crackled as...
On The Boardwalk
The T’s parked themselves at the edge of Presquit’ile Island’s waters, listening to the waves lapping onto the stony beach. An accident...
A Walk In The Park
The day the T’s went walking was a day set aside for reconciliation by the Prime Minister. The T’s stepped outside and decided where to...
The Other Side Of The Story
The fly landed on the branch of a tree in a homeless encampment on the downside of the road where the hit-and-run accident had occurred....
Playing Chicken
On the drive home from East York after seeing their grandkids Mr and Mrs T. were in a fine mood. Mrs T was driving up the tree lined road...
Havana Moon
Havana Moon is a concert film by the “Rolling Stones”. It marked a new age for music in Cuba’ after Fidel Castro’s hold on the country...
Heaven Or Hell
If memory serves me right I first heard “Hotel California” in my late late teens. Heard it on the radio messing around in a friends...
More About Patti Smith
#music #musicvideos
A Grand Funky Lady
“There is so much to talk about and think about, also remember to be happy, remember joy because there is so much strife around us,...
Back To School
We joined a night cruise organized by Club Med in Mauritius. Folks on the cruise were excited, laughing and chatting to the boat crew....
The Wish Bones 🦴
Just because it is Funky Folks, a lasting blend of words and music. Definitely #mymusic stuff. The song is a tribute to Syd Barrett who...
Still Standing
Playing For Change (PFC) was founded in 2002 by Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke. Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California,...
