Black cats and witches in the bramble!Black bats, wings flashing all a-flurry!Elves, goblins, pixies whirl and scurry!It’s chatter, clatter, giggle, scramble!Old Jack-o’-lantern’s in a hurry!Who cares? It’s fun without a worry!The glow-worm sputters spooky green!Whew-ey, what fun this Hallowe’en! Wise Owl hoots off in the shadow!Jack Pumpkin’s eyes are burning yellow(but, he’s a very decent […]
The first anniversary of Occupy Wall Street came and went. 52 Shades of Greed celebrates the notorious global upstart that seems to have fizzled as fast as it started. This deck of cards is illustrated by the 99%. The 52 Shades of Greed art directing team, Marc Scheff and Daniel Nyari, are NYC-based illustrators who […]
The beauty and ugliness of the Boris Karloff typeface. Karloff explores the idea how two extremes could be combined into a coherent whole. Karloff connects the high contrast Modern type of Bodoni and Didot with the monstrous Italians. The difference between the attractive and repulsive forms lies in a single design parameter, the contrast between […]
What scary things lurks behind your state? The map of the United States of scary things explores the seedier side of each state. 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 […]
To boldly go where no cookie cutter has gone before. Star Trek cookie cutters for your favorite geek baker. What no tribble 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 you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every […]
Is that a fish in your ear? 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 […]
Medals for the dishonorable individuals out in the world. You know who you are. Medals of Dishonor by Pleated-Jeans 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 […]
You baby is a little monster. Cool little vampire pacifier turns your angel into a devil. 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 […]
Bigotry. God-money-power. 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 the ones […]
Quote of the day: “Unfasten your seat belts, lolly lickers!” 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 […]
I love my two dogs. I repeat they are not my kids. Only my kids go for Halloween. I do not dress up my dogs. As amusing as this headless horseman costume looks, I will not mock my dog to this level. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made […]
Halloween is about treats, Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit is a best gift for Charles m. Schulz fans. Charlie Brown and the gang are going to the windy city Chicago for the winter months as of October 25th. The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago will open Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit, highlighting […]