Tag: holidays

Christmas List

What ever happened to getting your two front teeth for Christmas? 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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How The Grinch Stole Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree

Aging is the Grinch of innocence. What would happen if The Grinch stole Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree? The book you have been waiting for! The Grinch steals all the gifts from the Peanuts gang. It’s the Christmas special you have been waiting for. Two classics mishmash together for the first time. Tony M.If this article […]

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Musical Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Misery loves company. Now you can be like good ol’ Charlie Brown and buy a shitty Christmas tree at Home Depot. This paltry puny tree can be yours too. Somehow I feel cheated buying this tree. I would not buy a bag of rocks for Halloween. Wait a minute, I think I might want to […]

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I Hate Snow

I think I have seen enough snow already! Christmas is just a few days away, I have plenty of snow for a white Christmas. Thank you father Christmas! 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 […]

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Meatballs and the Nobel Literature Prize

Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer wins Nobel Literature Prize! Rocket Robin Hood movie? Spicing Halloween with a rainbow glitter pumpkin. We are the 99 percent and we can’t take it anymore. Wall Street has to answer for their actions. The king of all media was Steve Jobs. Thanks Steve. May you find eternal peace. I guess […]

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Fireworks Packaging Art

The fireworks in my area were a dud this year. It made me curious about the art of the packaging of fireworks. Jason Liebig a former Marvel Comics story/art editor collects fireworks packaging as a hobby. He has an impressive collection from the 80’s on Flickr. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back […]

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Santa’s Forgotten Letters

Christmas in May? Santa might be slow at times but he does not forget, even if it’s 40 years later. Forgotten letters from youth finding a home in adulthood. Tears to follow. 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. […]

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Facebook Status: It’s Complicated

Your Facebook status says a lot about yourself. It’s complicated for some and others not as murky as they want to lead you on. Facebook and other social networks are having a bigger impact on restaurant reservations each year. More people are hooking up because of Facebook. At the same time the opposite can be […]

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Christmas vs. Xmas

You have to ask the experts the difference between Christmas and Xmas from MerriamWebsterOnline and you will surprised to learn the answer. The debate of choosing Christmas over Xmas will be settled after you learn the origin of Xmas. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]

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Bread of The Nativity

In Hebrew, the name Bethlehem carries a profound and symbolic meaning as it translates to “house of bread.” This linguistic quirk takes on new significance when we consider the timeless story of The Nativity, which is often associated with this humble town. In the spirit of this connection, let’s explore a heartwarming scene that brings […]

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Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly

[funnyordie id=6f62088f27 width=512 height=328] Here is a poke at an old Christmas classic video of Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Will Ferrell as David Bowie and John C. Reilly as Bing Crosby. Subtle yet funny. via-funny or die Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]

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