Tag Archives: Writing

The origins of the alphabet

Posted on May 21, 2026 by agogo22

20 May 2026 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris Let’s explore the mysteries of our weird alphabet. Rob and Jess are joined by Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U, to discuss where our letters came from and … Continue reading →

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THE ALPHABET EXPLAINED: The origin of every letter

Posted on February 11, 2023 by agogo22

Every letter of our alphabet has a story to tell. Join me for an A to Z of A to Z. I’ll explain… 𐦃 The Egyptian hieroglyphics that became our letters 🏛 Why W is called “double U” 🇫🇷 Why … Continue reading →

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Zadie Smith on What Writers Can Learn from Some of History’s Greatest Dancers-Brainpickings

Posted on March 12, 2018 by agogo22

“Oh, how wonderful! How like thought! How like the mind it is!” Helen Keller exclaimed when she experienced dance for the first time in legendary choreographer Martha Graham’s studio. Graham herself saw a parallel between her particular art and all creative endeavors of … Continue reading →

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A to Z Challenge – C for Cherokee

Posted on April 5, 2016 by agogo22

Hi all, Monday rolls round again. Hope you’re all having a good start to the week. Continuing with our A to Z Challenge, today is C and okay we’re going to have a teeny little cheat! While C is for … Continue reading →

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Work, eat, sleep, repeat

Posted on March 1, 2016 by agogo22

A life spent in drudgery In the fires of industry Drained faces Derelict houses Masses of paupers putting one foot in front of the other Scant leisure Hope a buried treasure Work, eat, sleep, repeat Highlights: cigarettes and beer and … Continue reading →

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