Author: Tony M.

Wild Life by Brad Wilson

It’s amazing what a camera can capture.  Brad Wilson is able to capture the essence of the brilliance of nature. The animals in his book have a stillness of  reflective beauty. 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 […]

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Bread Lamp

No your baguette is not radioactive. This is an actual lamp. Yukiko Morita’s lamps are made from real bread covered in a layer of resin. It looks too good to eat. It amazes me what people do with their free time. Yukiko lights up any bakery, she turns all breads into light. I want my bread […]

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Death Star Speaker

Here is more Star Wars stuff you do not need. Presenting the glowing Bluetooth speaker shaped like the Death Star from Star Wars.  The universe is not safe anymore from your music. 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. […]

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Cardboard Taco Truck

When I was young it was a treat to get a giant cardboard box from my parents. I made all kinds of stuff with it. Today you do not have to do that. You can purchase elaborate cardboard boxes to resemble real trucks. This Taco Truck wants the kid in me to jump out. OTO […]

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Wirelessly Powered Christmas Lights

I hate decorating my Christmas tree. The kids are a bit older, so they now chip in decorating the tree. The people at Kickstarter have a new candidate with wirelessly powered Christmas lights.  Man where were these when I needed them. They even have smartphone controlled energy efficient LED lights. Life is getting easier each […]

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Stormtrooper Cookie Jar

Yes this is exactly what I need, a Stormtrooper Cookie Jar.(sarcasm) Isn’t there enough Star Wars merchandise out there already. Just to let you know there is also a Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar and a Darth Vader Cookie Jar.  I draw the line at a Jar Jar Binks Cookie Jar. Does it not […]

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New York Perceptions by Vasco Mourão

Sketchbook Central Park by Vasco Mourao. It was published by The New Yorker. You can buy a print of this beautiful hand drawn sketch. 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 […]

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How do Cranberries Grow?

   One fifth of the cranberries will be used for Thanksgiving. Not too many people know how these little berries are grown?  It is no longer a mystery thanks to the series, How Does it Grow? Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love […]

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The Times They Are A-Changin’

The early sixties were a time of change for many. I wonder if they would be tolerable to Bob Dylan or Bob Zimmerman?  Would the music rise above prejudice? The Times They Are A-Changin’. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear […]

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A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniversary

If it were not for Charlie Brown, I would never step into a Hallmark. Charlie Brown just makes things in life better. Can you believe it, it’s been 50 years since the original telecast of the first airing of the Christmas special.  How times flies when you are getting old. Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! Did […]

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Black Burgers

Seems black burgers are the rage. You do not need food coloring to get this effect. Just give your burgers to me, I’ll find a way to leave them well done on my barbeque. To be fair medicinal charcoal a.k.a. activated charcoal was used by Instructables member, spunk.  Spunk calls the burgers, Purgatory Burgers. Tony M.If […]

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