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Posts published by “Tony M.”

The Art of Gift Wrapping

There is a better way to gift wrap without scissors. I am the designated wrapper at birthday and Christmas time. I found a new way…

Pretty Vacant

There’s no point in asking, you’ll get no replyOh just remember I don’t decideI got no reason it’s all too muchYou’ll always find us out…

Noah Bottled Water

Noah bottled water? Why not? What else could you sell as a promotion for the oldest story ever told?  Coming to a store near you. …

Food Maps

The mothers of Henry Hargreaves and Caitlin Levin had trouble with these two when they were kids. They were told not to play with their…

Bicycle Banana Holder

I am not much of a bicyclist as I should be. I certainty do not eat bananas when I cycle, if you have a need…

Radical Parenting Anyone?

Radical parenting anyone? Some parents are now exploring controversial ways to raise children.  Unschooling approach.  Free-range reading.  Alpha parenting.

Vietnam’s First McDonald’s

I do not wish to get political but Vietnam got a McDonald’s for the first time. It seems all they wanted was a Happy Meal…

Van Gogh: The Graphic Novel

Vincent Van Gogh’s life might have been dark but his paintings were full of coloring underling his sadness. What a novel idea to learn about…

Jimi Hendrix Stamp

Jimi Hendrix would give his stamp of approval for his new stamp from the post office.  Wonder if 45 years ago they would even consider…

Go Snow Go

I am sick and tired of snow. It’s just a few days shy of spring and it is still bitter cold. Damn you Al Gore!…

Herge and the Treasures of Tintin

Herge & The Treasures of Tintin looks at the influences on Herge and the backgrounds to the stories of Tintin and how they were produced.…

Colonel Sanders and Alice Cooper

Welcome to my nightmare, the oddest couple who ever met. Colonel Sanders and Alice Cooper. Alice was quite the spotlight kid in the seventies. Many…

Subway Map of New York’s Coffee Shops

Coffee? This handy subway map of almost all of New York’s coffee shops will keep your coffee addiction closer to your favorite supplier of the…

How Chicken McNuggets are Made

There are those who believe that McNuggets are made from pink slimy goop! Who knew, they are really made from chicken breast. McDonald’s Canada puts…

Total Slacker: Sometimes You Gotta Die

It is hard to find decent rock groups nowadays. Here is a diamond in the rough. Brooklyn’s Total Slacker brings the 90’s grunge to the…

Doodles at Starbucks

Sharpie enhancements of paper cup sleeves at Starbucks. I myself am a constant doodler. Doodling keeps the mind sharp, some think it is a sign…

Benedict Cumberbatch on Sesame Street

PBS doing things right. Loved season three of Sherlock! Too bad the series is too short. It’s the quickie of intelligent television.

Sandbox World : The Entertainment Playground