Just what is Black Friday. Legend has it was coined in the 60’s when merchants were in the red and they created big specials after Thanksgiving to put them back into the black. The way the economy is going, we are going to need a Black Week to get many merchants back into black. In […]
Some are hailing Michelito Lagravere, the Justin Bieber of bullfighting. Make no mistake bullfighting is very popular in some Hispanic corners of the world. The curiosity factor is mostly taken in by tourists when coming to these countries that support the barbaric sport. Twelve year old Franco-Mexican Michelito Lagravere has become an anomaly in this […]
Fashism is a perfect tool for fashion respectability, let your husband sit on the couch while you get an unbiased opinion from the net. Your husband will rush you out of the house and tell you you look great. With the click of any smart-phone you can ask the opinion of millions of people on […]
Some are claiming that Disney’s Tangled is perhaps their best animated feature in 20 years. Perhaps it is. Rapunzel never had justice done to it in the many years of animation. Ray Harryhausen took a stab at the classic fairy tale and a few others including Red Riding Hood, King Midas, Hansel & Gretel and […]
As pop-up books go, they attract the attention of young readers who are mostly concerned with images and less on text. Benjamin Lacombe and his collaborator of paper pop-up construction designer Jose Pons have created a book of beauty. Il était une fois celebrates classic tales of Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, Peter […]
Many are still finding it hard to say the economy is in a recession. John Porcellino creator of the self-published mini-comics series King-Cat is feeling the impact of the economy. Tightening budgets are hurting many artists and bringing back the label of starving artist. John’s photo chronicle of South Beloit an Illinois town around his […]
Book addiction can be dangerous to your health. It keeps IKEA in business to feed your book addiction. Grant Snider has captured the constant book hoarding that some people suffer from. Some just buy books and will never read them. Are you addicted? via-thoughtballoonhelium Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, […]
Signs on poles seem to be natural for some, it’s like a public bulletin board. In most places it’s illegal to post anything about garage sales, lost pets, or upcoming events. In many states the fines for posting signs on poles can go as high as $500 and/or 30 days in jail. Tony M.If this […]
Duncan Ian Macpherson is considered one of Canada’s best political cartoonists. He received the highest honors bestowed for an editorial cartoonist; the ORDER OF CANADA, the Royal Academy Medal, The CANADA COUNCIL’s Molson Prize and six National Newspaper awards for his work at the Toronto Star. He thrived in the 50’s and 60’s and managed […]
Pac-Man since the beginning had been at the cutting edge of arcade gaming. It now literally is cutting edges with the Pac-Man cookie cutter. Your little goblins will devour the Pac-Man themed cookies. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from […]
If you are looking to stuff your gobbler with an exotic stuffing, look no further, White Castle has the perfect stuffing for the insides of your vacant turkey. This turkey would do proud Harold & Kumar. 10 White Castle hamburgers, no pickles1 1/2 cups celery, diced1 1/4 tsp. ground thyme1 1/2 tsp. ground sage3/4 tsp. […]
Illustrator Nathan Love can be proud as a peacock this year with his NBC Peacock Thanksgiving short animation. NBC’s iconic peacock is on the Thanksgiving menu this year. Happy Thanksgiving. 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 […]