It’s hard to be a writer. You need a little help at times. Did you think Kubla Khan was written on a whim? Grant Snider shares the plight of the sordid life of the writer. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]
When problems hit you hard, there is only one solution. Jetpack! 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 […]
DrawQuest is making artists out of non-artists. There are so many good little free apps for iPad out there. DrawQuest takes the learning curve out of the equation and lets you have fun like a kid. Sure it was designed for kids, that should not stop that inner-child and go crazy with DrawQuest. It is […]
Argentinian artist Luciana Rondolini likes to create giant realistic melting popsicle ice sculptures. They look so real that your tongue will wag in thirst. Are you not tempted to take a lick? Luciana you are a temptress of the senses. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see […]
Google Doodle celebrates Edward Gorey’s 88th birthday if he were alive today. He checked out in the year 2000. “Fifty years ago, in 1963, Edward Gorey published a trio of books in an olive-colored, hand-lettered slipcase entitled ‘The Vinegar Works: Three Volumes of Moral Instruction’. The three books were ‘The Insect God’, ‘The West Wing’, […]
Who says billionaires don’t care. Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark spend billions on their gadgets to protect the public. I could just imagine the insurance coverage they have. I am not a great fan of the info-graph, I could not pass this one. One would think that in the DC and Marvel universe and especially […]
It’s amazing what you can do with a Sharpie and a clear sandwich bag. David Laferriere draws cute little drawings for his kids’ lunch to take to school. Let’s hope he does not hook up with Octomom Nadya Suleman, David would be extra busy doodling all night before sending the kids on the school bus. […]
From a Los Angeles exhibition of All You Can Eat by French artist TILT. “Both a reflection of the American appetite and a commentary on consumption habits in general, his work uses the instantly recognizable iconography of classic American foods to present the stereotypical over-indulgent lifestyle.” Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back […]
Father knows best, Vader is back with Vader’s Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown. I loved the first book, Darth Vader and Son. This should be as whimsical as the first book. Vader’s Little Princess will be released on April 23, 2013. In this irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller Darth Vader and Son, Vader—Sith […]
Just how bad are your tweets? Here are a few simple tips to make you better on Twitter. 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 […]
Brazilian illustrator Butcher Billy creates The Legion of Real Life Super-Villains. I am fond of his Mark Zuckerberg as Loki, the god of mischief. Very apropos, I would say. 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 […]
Which is better Microsoft Office 2013 or Microsoft Office 365? Depending on your productivity, Microsoft Office 365 might be the best solution? For $99.99 you can have access to the top core applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, Outlook and Access for five computers. The best part is you are able to get […]