Author: Tony M.

Kind of a Drag: Two-Face Pictures

Men get in touch with their feminine side as Leland Bobbé captures two-face photography of male/female alter-egos. Leland Bobbé’s Half-Drag project sprang from his work with Neo-Burlesque. ‘My intention with Half-Drag is to capture both the male and the alter-ego female side of these subjects in one image.’   Tony M.If this article made you […]

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Men Throwing Rocks With The Other Hand

A common ritual I had when my son was younger was to throw rocks and watch them skip on water. The flatter the rock the better. Now throwing rocks with the opposite hand never really works and looks awkward. Men Throwing Rocks With The Other Hand is a type of video you would never think […]

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The Devil’s Toy

The Devil’s Toy by Claude Jutra. This short 1966 documentary dedicated “to all victims of intolerance” depicts the dawn of skateboarding in Montreal. A new activity frowned upon by police and adults, skateboarding gave youngsters a thrilling sensation of speed and freedom. This film – the first Canadian documentary ever made about the sport – […]

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Captain Kirk Lego

Captain Kirk Lego portrait. 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 best stories are […]

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Bikini Book Covers: Judge a Book by its Cover

You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you an you judge a book by its bikini. 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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Summer Days

You know what I like about summer days? They’re just made for doing things, even if it’s nothing. Especially if it’s nothing. 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 […]

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Comic Book Art as an Investment

When you think about it, who are the greatest recent artists on the market? Dali, Warhol and Picasso are long gone. Comic book art is becoming a booming business.  Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man #328 cover sold for $675,250 and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Collectors are buying more original art than before. Many […]

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Cinema Placemats

These cinema placemats are the coolest for any table. You will be the talk of any dinner conversation. 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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Olympics

Do people really care about the Olympics?  London is calling but not everybody is watching. 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 […]

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Family Vacations

This sums up vacations for my kids. 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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picnic pals

Frankie Frank and His Picnic Pals

Whatever happened to Frankie Frank and Mr. Mustard Head? Mr. Potato Head had a whole bunch of new friends (Picnic Pals) in the '60s. How could we also forget, Mr. Ketchup Head, Mr. Soda Pop Head, Willy Burger and Frenchy Fry. Mom was quite fascinated by Frankie Frank. Frankie got lost in the house one summer. We never found him.

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