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Grief by Rob Jones

Grammy award winner artist Rob Jones from Texas has a whole new batch of grief. Charlie Brown like you never saw before. Grief: A Solo Exhibition by Rob Jones will be at the Galerie F in Chicago and will run for 4 weeks. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or […]

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New Female Thor

There is a new kid in the block and fans have mixed reviews. Marvel announced that in October Thor will be replaced by a female version of the famous Norse hero. This is no longer your dad’s Thor. I welcome the change. It’s about time Thor got a major overhaul since Beta Ray Bill. Valhalla, […]

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The Batmen

The Batmen by Salvador Anguiano examines how Batman has changed in 75 years. The more things change, the more they stay the same. 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 […]

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A Star Trek Christmas

Our family has the biggest collection of Hallmark Christmas ornaments. We buy them every year since the kids were born. This year I am proud to announce I will be buying the latest Star Trek Christmas ornaments to my collection. I got my eye on the The Devil in the Dark ornament. To boldly go […]

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Star Trek Hot Wheels

Dig the wheels the the Star Trek crew have from my latest acquisition I made at Toys “R” Us. I know these have been around for some time. I had to buy these with all the bad 60’s Star Trek art.  Roy Lichtenstein would be proud. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back […]

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75 Years of Marvel

If you enjoyed 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking, you will also take a fancy to 75 Years of Marvel: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen. This trove is brought to you by publishing house extraordinaire Tashen. In celebration of Marvel’s 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of […]

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Robert De Niro’s Real Taxi Driver’s License

Method acting gone too far. In 1976 Robert De Niro actually became a real taxi driver in preparing for his role for the movie, Taxi Driver. On one occasion, a passenger recognized him and asked him if he was Robert De Niro. The passenger, who also happened to be an actor, then quipped: “Well, that’s acting. One […]

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Game of Thrones Wine

Debauchery is abound with the Wines of Westeros. Now you can drink like your favorite characters from Game of Thrones. Do not drink the Joffrey brand. A mind needs wine as a sword needs a whetstone. Whether it’s a bottle from beyond the wall or a case from the cellars of the Iron Bank, keep […]

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Drone Pizza Delivery

According to Pizza Today, a Russian pizzeria by the name of DoDo Pizza in Syktyvkarsk is delivering pizza by drone. Folks you know what happened to the Dodo bird. Last year Domino’s Pizza in the UK tried the same thing. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see […]

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The Cupcake is Dead

Is the cupcake dead? Crumbs has officially closed and left crumbs for their investors. Cupcakes enjoyed their peak of popularity when mentioned on Sex And The City.  The romance is over, on to the next thing. “Regrettably Crumbs has been forced to cease operations and is immediately attending to the dislocation of its devoted employees […]

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No Miracle on Grass

It was not to be. The USA soccer team fails to beat Belgium. This lonely fan is still trying to digest Howard’s end. Maybe next time guys. See you in Russia.  There will be Greener pastures next time. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, […]

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Rock and Roll is Dead

Is rock and roll dead? Now I didnt want to be the one to lay it on ya sweetheartBut I used to be a little fellow travelerI used to think we had the whole thing sewed up, mamaThen I realized, rock and roll is dying, baby I wanna see some funI wanna see some hanging […]

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