Author: Tony M.

Ray Bradbury: The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury offers his personal ideas about art and the purpose of writing. 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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The Dial-Up Modem Sound

Remember when it took forever to long onto the internet with that dial-up modem sound. I miss those sounds. Maybe not. Feeling nostalgic, it always seems better in the old days. 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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The Artist as Thief

At this bookstore I have been stealing concepts for my own art. I am a thief, not an artist. The same could be said about bloggers. 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. […]

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Ray Bradbury Dead at 91

I am saddened to hear that my favorite sci-fi writer is dead at the age of 91.  Ray Bradbury is no more above ground with us, but his stories will live forever as long as somebody wants to listen. He was the Shakespeare of science fiction writers. I took a sip of his dandelion wine […]

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Real-Life Snoopy

Joe Cool he is not but this doghouse sleeping dog is darn close in mimicking Snoopy. Wonder if he has a typewriter. 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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Buy The Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms

Are you really the king of your household? Now you can be by buying the Game of Thrones replica chair of The Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Be the Archie Bunker of King’s Landing. It’s a king’s ransom at $30,000 and the shipping and handling is a mere $1, 800. And just for $19.99, […]

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New Black Sabbath Album 2013

Ozzy and the boys are drinking from the fountain of youth. It’s 1969 once again in 2012 as they try to recreate the magic once again bottled in the recesses of father time. They have already 15 new songs. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]

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Back Alleys

Back alleys were hubs where kids gathered and played together. Sheltered from traffic, kids built their own fantasies in back lanes. Suburbia has no back alleys and less imagination. Michael Cho finds beauty in these forgotten city arteries with his collected illustrations. Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes is a celebration hidden treasures in cities such […]

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The True Size of Africa

Africa screams and she has you sized up. Just how big is Africa? You will be amazed at the amount of countries that can fit in the African continent. You never really think of the vastness of the continent. So much potential suppressed by dictatorial governments and harsh weather. (large map) Tony M.If this article […]

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Social Media Explained Through Donuts

Besides being yummy, donuts are a great way to understand the different type of social media out there. 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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F**king Hornblower

Quote of the week: “And whoever kills that f**king hornblower will stand in bronze above the shores of Pyke!” 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 […]

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Guantanamo’s Greatest Hits

What may be a pleasure for some is torture for others. Guantanamo Bay prisoners are subjected to loud music from popular music to break their spirits. Many musicians are not happy with the tactic of using their music. Here is Guantanamo’s Greatest Hits not coming to a local music store. 1- “Baby One More Time” […]

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