Rhyme And Reason With Tony Funderburk

Gotta be careful singing in prison Because singing in prison could cause a jailbreak. What’s that? You think that sounds PREposterous? And you think  I’m just gonna make up a story just to get some attention. Well, have I got … Read the rest The post Singing in prison and some souls are risen appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I’ve got a melody in my heart Back in 1977, on one of my trips to the music store (because digital downloads weren’t invented yet) I picked up the brand new cassette from Kenny Loggins. It was his official first … Read the rest The post The melody in my heart is my spiritual art appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Are your riches uncertain? Short answer…yes. How do I know this? Because all riches are uncertain riches. In other words, you should never put your trust in your money. No matter how much of it you acquire. Because, I guarantee, … Read the rest The post Uncertain riches won’t scratch where it itches appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Only twenty seven days left And for those of you not keeping track, I’m talking about twenty seven days of summer. After that comes my favorite season of the year. Autumn.   ”Gee, Tony. What’s so special about twenty seven … Read the rest The post Twenty seven days till the cooler season plays appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Want the hard work done for you? Wow, have I got a deal for you?! Just imagine the hardest thing you could possibly do. And now imagine having all that hard work done for you. But I bet you’re not … Read the rest The post Work done for you. Get this deal I implore you. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Monday Blues anyone I woke up this morning and the weekend was gone. And I thought it was gonna go on and on and on. But my woman done gave me the terrible news. And now I got a case … Read the rest The post Monday blues are all about the path you choose appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Sunday morning memories I’ve mentioned, before, how much I loved those bacon, eggs, and toast days at my Grandparents house. Especially before we’d get ready for church. And this was back when families still did most things together. So, my … Read the rest The post Sunday morning memories are reminiscing rhapsodies appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Day and night and truth and light As I’ve been slowly writing my way through the Psalms, I’ve discovered what a close connection I have to King David. It’s uncanny. And it’s much more than just both of us being … Read the rest The post Day and night the truth and light is a beautiful sight appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

By the light blue sky In the wee hours, those hours when most people are still asleep, sometimes my thoughts toss me phrases. And I think it’s my subconscious watching to see what I’ll do with them. If I’m awake … Read the rest The post Light blue sky blue moon and I – a short poetic repose appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Love and Music Picture this. A middle aged woman grabs her husband’s arm and says, “It must be the dopamine that makes me love this dope of mine.” Because dopamine plays such a huge part in the love and music … Read the rest The post Love and music connection takes you in the right direction appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Do you sing with understanding right now? “Golly gee, Tony. What does that even mean? And why do I need to sing with understanding? What’s that gonna prove?” Uh…it won’t prove anything to most people. But it might prove a … Read the rest The post Sing with understanding while the fools are still commanding appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

See ya later is truer for data than people Back when I was on the road, full time as a professional musician, I wrote a song called See Ya Later. You can click the link and find out a little … Read the rest The post See ya lata digital data – Head for the clouds appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Humble and kind doesn’t equal doormat It’s trendy to be assertive and vulgar. And many so-called “leaders in their field” love to express their inner darkness with tattoos, disheveled hairstyles, and profanity. And I’m sure they think it’s “cool” or … Read the rest The post Humble and kind have been left behind appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Do You Look For Life’s Magic Little Moments Life can be hectic. Sometimes even frantic for hard working people. If that describes you, I know you might tend to forget, ignore, or totally miss those magic little moments all around you. But they … Read the rest The post Magic Little Moments are like riding in a bumper car appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Music Box Vacuum Cleaner Dancer At the age of 35, a young German guy named Gustave Brachhausen established the Regina Music Box Company in America. And he set up shop in the cultural center of the universe, New Jersey. No…really. … Read the rest The post Music box vacuum cleaner – No, I’m not a drunk careener appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Can you believe we have a mask debate in America? I bet our ancestors and forefathers would not have imagined we’d ever have a mask debate right here in the land of the free and the home of brave. And … Read the rest The post Mask debate in a world full of hate appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

A place in the sun with hints of wisdom Elgielene and I enjoy watching old black and white movies. Because so many of them are entertaining without vulgarity and profanity. And because a lot of them have either happy endings … Read the rest The post A Place in the Sun and THE place in the Son appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Disappointment and expectations It’s weird how often disappointment and expectations are connected to each other. And I’m sure I don’t have to tell you (although I’m about to tell you) that it’s because people tend to base decisions on feelings. … Read the rest The post Disappointment and expectations seem to be real close relations appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Who can sing the immortality song? The Bee Gees wrote a version of it. And they sang background vocals when Celine Dion recorded it back in 1997. Pearl Jam also wrote and recorded their own Immortality song. And plenty of … Read the rest The post Immortality Song and won’t you sing along appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Do you ever wish you were one of those prophets and kings? Oh yeah, sit back and close your eyes. And imagine you’re one of the prophets and kings from days of old. Ah, the good life. People jump at … Read the rest The post Prophets and kings and evergreen things appeared first on Tony Funderburk.