Author: Tony M.

1980’s Slang by Charley Chartwell

Here is a mix tape of 80’s slang by Charley Chartwell. Tony M.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 […]

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Branded For Life

If I had to get a tattoo of a brand I follow it would the “no-name” brand.  I am all about deals.  Seems many of us want to carry brand names all over our bodies.  Some of us go a bit to far.  Spanish artist Luis Quiles illustrates the dirty side of society’s dependency social […]

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Joust Kidding: The Plight of Sir Textalot

Dave Coverly of Speed Bump tells the cautionary tale of “The Predictable Demise of Sir Textalot.” He is the cousin of “Sir Cumalot” the admirer of damsels with less dresses. Do not be a ninny. It is only a flesh wound. He is real. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, […]

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Different Categories of Classifications and Shapes of Snowflakes

We were taught that no two snowflakes are the same.  In fact there are 39 different categories of snowflakes out there with different shapes. The number of categories snow crystals can be categorised into has been steadily increasing over the years. In early studies in the 1930s, they were classified into 21 different shape-based categories; […]

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Poutine Doughnuts

An unprecedented and surprising culinary partnership has taken shape – brace yourself, for your taste buds are in for a wild ride. The realms of indulgence and decadence have collided as the iconic poutine and the beloved doughnut have come together to form an extraordinary creation: the remarkable poutine doughnut. This fusion of flavors is […]

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Isn’t It Time You Gave Yourself a Christmas Gift?

Here is a vintage ad that explains why society is in such turmoil. The perfect gift is a gun? Isn’t it not time you gave yourself a Christmas gift? Tony M.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 […]

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New Facebook Search Engine

I hate Facebook! Sure many people will disagree with me. There is word that Facebook plans to have a rival search engine to Google.  Make no mistake about it Facebook harvests personal information to sell to companies so that they can sell products. Google does the same thing.  Google is much more than Facebook.  Google […]

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The Rush Of Christmas Lost to Innocence

There was a time when things were simpler.  Christmas is just too complicated today. Too much of everything. We forget the spirit of the origin of Christmas.  Life has become more diverse. With it brings new challenges.  Christmas should be about family and not how much you spent on a gift. Tony M.If this article […]

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Beard Baubles: The Christmas Tree Beard

Don’t shave off your Movember beard yet.  You can decorate your beard with tiny Christmas balls (Beard Baubles).  The sky is the limit, why stop at that?  You can add perhaps decorations or even Christmas lights. Look for Beard Baubles to be the latest craze. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a […]

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Calvin and Hobbes Sculpture

See Emily play with clay.  She was commissioned to make this wonderful Calvin and Hobbes sculpture.  Emily can teach you how to create sculptures online. Sculpting Creatures and Critters: Bringing Your Ideas to Life in Clay is a great way to learn this craft. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, […]

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The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak

The power of words. B.J. Novak has released a picture book for children without pictures.  B.J. Novak is best remembered for his work on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series The Office as an actor, writer, director, and executive producer. The book is simply tilted, The Book With No Pictures. Tony M.If this article made you […]

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