Author: Tony M.

Mutant Ninja Michelin Men

Look out world here comes the Mutant Ninja Michelin Men. This old photograph from 1922 shows what happens when you cross the The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with the Michelin Tire guy. 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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War Between Kindle and iPad mini

Of course you know, this means war! Amazon threw down the gauntlet this week on the iPad mini. It’s going to be an interesting Christmas season. (enlarge) 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 […]

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The Art of the Turntable

I love those old turntables, it’s like audio Rice Krispies to the ears. 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 […]

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Halloween Board Games

They sure do not make games like they used to. Kids were tickled with board games such as Séance, Which Witch?, Voice of the Mummy, Barnabas Collins Dark Shadows game, Screech! Green Ghost Game, ka-bala, ouija, Clue, Manhunt, Super Spy and Stay Alive. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or […]

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Scary Monsters

Kiss inspired monster art. Monsters of Rock. 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 future article because the […]

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Advice From Dr. Seuss

Dear Children of Troy:Read!Read!Read!Read!Read!That’s the advice of your good friend, Dr. Seuss. 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 […]

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Keep Calm and Carry On Sandy

Sandy says: Keep calm and carry on critter. 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 future article because […]

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Listen

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.-Ernest Hemingway 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 […]

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Book of Doom

As we wait for Sandy to hit shore, I was leafing through The Coffee Table book of Doom by Steven Appleby and Art Lester. Remember the good old days, when all we had to worry about were those Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Bible: Pestilence, War, Famine and Death? Well, now we have […]

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Introvert

I have been accused of being an introvert. So what. I enjoy my own company! We are introverts by Grant Snider. You are in great company my friend, thank you Carl Jung for defining us. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]

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Doors: Live At The Bowl ’68

For those who know me, I am the biggest Doors fan. (some might dispute that) The latest in a series of live albums, Live At The Bowl ’68 is perhaps one of the best concerts of the Doors. The filmed concert is a treat for the real Doors fan. This is not exactly new footage. […]

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