Tag: Christmas

Philadelphia Police Organization Demands Apology From Chris Britt

What I want for Christmas is for people to get a sense of humor.  Seems people have lost it.  John McNesby, head of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police is upset with cartoonist Chris Brittthat’s depiction of the police.  He called it “disrespectful and highly offensive,” and added: There is a special place in hell […]

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Isn’t It Time You Gave Yourself a Christmas Gift?

Here is a vintage ad that explains why society is in such turmoil. The perfect gift is a gun? Isn’t it not time you gave yourself a Christmas gift? 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 […]

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The Rush Of Christmas Lost to Innocence

There was a time when things were simpler.  Christmas is just too complicated today. Too much of everything. We forget the spirit of the origin of Christmas.  Life has become more diverse. With it brings new challenges.  Christmas should be about family and not how much you spent on a gift. Tony M.If this article […]

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Beard Baubles: The Christmas Tree Beard

Don’t shave off your Movember beard yet.  You can decorate your beard with tiny Christmas balls (Beard Baubles).  The sky is the limit, why stop at that?  You can add perhaps decorations or even Christmas lights. Look for Beard Baubles to be the latest craze. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a […]

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters Suits

Yes Virginia, Christmas can look uglier. Ugly Christmas sweaters turned into suits? There I am done, I am going into hibernation. Please wake me up when when things thaw out.  To be honest, they look more like the cheap wrapping paper I get at the dollar store.  You will be happy to know, The Opposuits […]

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What I Want for Christmas

This is what I want for Christmas. Lots of it. Money. 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 […]

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Wirelessly Powered Christmas Lights

I hate decorating my Christmas tree. The kids are a bit older, so they now chip in decorating the tree. The people at Kickstarter have a new candidate with wirelessly powered Christmas lights.  Man where were these when I needed them. They even have smartphone controlled energy efficient LED lights. Life is getting easier each […]

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A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniversary

If it were not for Charlie Brown, I would never step into a Hallmark. Charlie Brown just makes things in life better. Can you believe it, it’s been 50 years since the original telecast of the first airing of the Christmas special.  How times flies when you are getting old. Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! Did […]

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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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A Hitchcock Christmas

A Hitchcock Christmas. “Santa Claus is always bringing surprises to others. I thought it would be interesting if someone surprised him for a change. I’m rather tired of his tracking soot in here every year.” Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]

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The New Yorker: Pope Snow Angel

Since when is it cool to like the Pope? I love The New Yorker tribute to the Pope. I think he would like this cartoon. Simplicity and to the point. Barry Blitt, you are going to heaven. You art is heavenly. The thing about Christianity is that you are forgiven for your past sins. You […]

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The Six Million Dollar Man Christmas: Elves Revolt

Christmas is saved by The Six Million Dollar Man who has to delegate a labor dispute by disgruntled elves revolting against their boss (Santa). Steve discovers that Santa’s elves are in a labor dispute with their boss. Complaining of low wages and bad working conditions, they go an strike. Their “picket line” is literally formed […]

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