The McGriddle Philosophy of Life and Death
What can a McGriddle teach us about mortality? Inspired by The Bear, this essay explores merit, Michelin stars, the Alamo, and why consistency may be its own kind of immortality.
Tag: Death
Drawn & Quarterly Artist Joe Matt Passes Away at Age 60
Drawn & Quarterly artist Joe Matt met his end while doing what he loved most, he died with his boots on, he was firmly planted at his drawing board till his last breath—a truly artistic departure from this world.
50 Years Ago Jim Morrison Died
It was 50 years ago that Jim Morrison died. Morrison's death is still shrouded in mystery. His legend grew 9 years later with the release of No One Here Gets Out Alive by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman and The Doors' Greatest Hits album in 1980. The celebration of the Lizard King still continues as The Collected Works of Jim Morrison was released this month.
Jaws of Death: Shark-Related Fatality is 1 in 4,332,817
According to the World Animal Foundation (WAF), an organization committed to advancing animal welfare, the statistical likelihood of a shark-related fatality during an individual's lifetime is 1 in 4,332,817.
Famous People Who Died On Halloween
Harry Houdini's greatest escape never came to be. He promised to come back from the dead. Houdini died on Halloween. He was not the only famous person to die on Halloween. Most recently River Phoenix died on the same notorious day. Federico Fellini and Indira Gandhi also passed away on October 31.
Facebook After Death
Facebook after death. 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 […]
Doink the Clown Dead at 55
Matt Osborne, the original Doink the Clown, was found dead in his girlfriend’s apartment in Texas. There seems to be a tragic long list of professional wrestling deaths in the past 10 years. The sad thing about it is that over 100 wrestlers have died before reaching the age of 50. The wrestling culture is […]
Worst Movie Death Scene Ever
The worst piece of acting. Death did not come quick enough for this Turkish actor. This has to be by far the worst death scene ever. 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. […]
Ultimate Dilemma Sans Dogma
Is there life after death? That is the dogma of many religions. An early exist can predetermine that easily. The choice is yours. 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 […]
The Light Has Gone Out of my Life
Teddy Roosevelt’s diary entry from the day his wife died. Death touches everything and everyone. It recently crossed my path and seems to linger about. 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 […]
The Cause of Death
Death has taken a different shape in 100 plus years. The New England Journal of Medicine has an interesting chart on the different causes of death. Death might be down but the alarming increase of cancer can be clearly seen here. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you […]
Art is Boring
Art is boring me to death. 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 […]