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If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best stories are the ones we share.

The Party Line: Belle and Sebastian

It has been 7 years since lead singer Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian has released an album. He is afflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome,…

Nessie Ladle

Soup must taste better with this cute Nessie ladle.  I am a sucker for gimmicks. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a…

Bat House

You see birdhouses around, why not a bat-house? Even nocturnal bats need a place to rest.  You should be friendlier to bats, they protect us…

Red Velvet Oreos

Did you say Oreo and red velvet? Just in time for lovers. There is nothing more magical than stuffing your face with more chocolate for…

How to Get out of a Bad Date

Want to get out of a bad date? Fake your death by pretending to be somebody else and text the recipient at the other end…

Historic Hashtags

I just find that people overuse hashtags for everything.  When hashtags jump to real life it becomes a problem. #getalife Tony M.If this article made…

How To Outsource Your Life

Companies are outsourcing to be more efficient. Why not outsource your life to free up time. Here are a few apps that can make your…

The Trendy Restaurant Menu

You just opened the newest trendy restaurant. Here is what a typical trendy restaurant menu looks like.  Remember bread is available upon request. Tony M.If…

Heavy Metal Albums 50’s Jazz Style

Imagine your heavy metal albums re-imagined as 50’s jazz album minimalist covers. Brazilian artist Rafael Melandi the artist behind these faux albums captures the jazzy…

Open For Business

Happiness is the sound of cold, hard cash! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently,…

Social Media Will Tear us Apart

There is nothing social about social media. It only feeds our narcissistic appetite for self-gratitude. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a…

Flip Flop Fun

Fun with flip flops by Christian Rivera. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d…

Joy

Joy! True inner joy is self – created.It does not depend on outer circumstances.A river is flowing in and through you carrying the message of…

Mutant Fruits and Vegetables

Who wants a perfect fruit or vegetable? Not Bruce Peterson, he likes his fruits and vegetables to be freakishly mutant in nature. Tony M.If this…

Stop Complaining!

I am surrounded by chronic complainers.  People can you please stop complaining! If you have a negative thought that you simply cannot budge, and this…

All is Forgiven

Je suis Charlie. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from…

Easy Recipes to Make Hummus at Home

Here are 13 different ways to make hummus. Whatever way you’re flavoring your dip, the method is always the same: Rinse and drain any canned…

Pet Cones to Shame Your Pets

If you have either a cat or a dog you will know of the pet cone. It is so unnatural and agitating for your pet.…

The New Yorker’s Charlie Hebdo Tribute

Ana Juan has created over twenty covers to The New Yorker since 1995. She brilliantly captured the mood of France’s present turmoil.  Tony M.If this…