Rhyme And Reason With Tony Funderburk

Sometimes people ask me why I spend so much effort writing “Christian stuff” instead of just writing “more popular music.” And the short answer is, because there’s so much of the “popular stuff” that’s anti-God. So, there’s an urgent need … Read the rest The post Christian stuff is hardly tough enough appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Do you speak Psalms? And how fluent is your Hymns? Or what about Spiritualese? What’s that you say? You don’t speak any of those languages? And you don’t even believe they ARE languages. Well, I guess, technically, they aren’t languages. … Read the rest The post Speak to me in a melody because it’s neighborly appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

OK, this is a manly post. So, women are only allowed as long as they intend to use the information to help the men in their lives. Are we clear? Good. Let’s proceed… As I was searching for some clothes, … Read the rest The post Manly dude’s attitudes and platitudes appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Ode to Joy is a musical and spiritual alloy. Even if Ludwig didn’t mean it that way. And of course, I’m talking about Beethoven’s Symphony #9. Or at least a section of it. If you wanna give your brain a … Read the rest The post Ode to Joy is a mighty fine alloy appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

He said he had a dream where he heard Mexican trumpets. And I guess that’s how they became such a recognizable part of his hit song, “Ring of Fire.” In fact, it went to number 1 on March 25, 1963. … Read the rest The post Ring of fire goes higher and higher appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Different people don’t tend to get along so well. Have you noticed that? And history books denote sections of time, most often, using wars as markers. And almost all of those wars were between different peoples. Although it could be … Read the rest The post Issues of society remain the same variety appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Older and wiser. They should go together like sourdough bread and grass fed butter. But they don’t always. Especially in town of Ignoraville, on Mount Wealthscape, in the land of Rebelaphant. Sadly, most of the residents of Rebelephant aren’t older … Read the rest The post Older and wiser? Or a truth compromiser? appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Yacht rock. Of course, I had no idea I was listening to music from that genre. And that’s mainly because it wasn’t called yacht rock at the time. Plus, to be completely transparent on this matter (as is the odd … Read the rest The post Yacht rock, Jayhawk, and the bloomin’ hollyhock appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I remember a young lady telling me about The Joshua Tree when I was in Albuquerque, New Mexico back in 1987. I was booked there for two weeks, and she and couple of other friends asked me if I’d heard … Read the rest The post The Joshua Tree sounds like driftwood to me appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

This comes from back in the days of knights and lords and ladies. Apparently it was customary for a knight to wear the name of a certain lady during a tournament. And it was typically the lady he loved…or would … Read the rest The post Wear your heart on your sleeve and hate what I believe appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

47 years ago? Can it truly be that long? But you know what they say. Math don’t lie. And the numbers add up to (or subtract to) 47 years. I’m ramblin’ on about it because 1974 was the year, and … Read the rest The post Miracles song brought this thought along appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Adrenal glands. Oh yeah, now we’re talking about some pretty exciting stuff. And I bet when you got up this morning the first thought you had, after your coffee kicked in, was “Where can I find me some stimulatin’ adrenal … Read the rest The post Adrenal glands meet a lot of demands appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Did you see that movie “This Is Spinal Tap” about a fictitious rock band in a fictitious rockumentary? If not, no great loss. I never saw the whole movie either. But I saw some funny clips. And one that stands … Read the rest The post Power amplifier turns the volume up way higher appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I get regular emails from a guy who knows a thing or two about emails. And he often mentions another guy who the FBI describes as the most feared negotiator. So you’d probably want that guy on your team if … Read the rest The post Negotiation day isn’t a million years away appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

“Blinded by the light. Revved up like a deuce, you know a runner in the night.” I remember listening to Manfred Mann’s Earth Band sing that song way back in the 1970’s. And I didn’t learn, till later, it was … Read the rest The post Blinded by the light of what’s true and right appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

A few years ago I felt like a man of dust. Because I did some handyman work in addition to my ad writing, copywriting, and website building business. I was getting established in a new city after living in another … Read the rest The post Man of dust, it’s a matter of trust. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Yesterday was that day. Today is that day. And tomorrow will be that day. And by “that day” I mean the day somebody was talkin’ about when they said they’d do, be, or try something. You’ve said it. I’ve said … Read the rest The post Someday is gonna happen, so keep your fingers snappin’ appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Ever since the Donald left the white house, some guy named Joe has been there. And he’s doin’ a good job. A mighty good job. So, I just wanted to touch base with you and let in on the latest … Read the rest The post Some guy named Joe is puttin’ on a good show appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Mountain goats. Awesome animals that live high in the mountains most of the time. Mountain Goats…a stupid band from North Carolina who probably wouldn’t know truth if it zapped through their instruments, traveled up their fingers, and stimulated whatever brain … Read the rest The post Divisive decisive and delightfully incisive appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Even if you’re not familiar with the world of copywriting, you probably read some every day. Because copywriting is the act of using words to sell. That’s the simple definition. And a guy I’ve been following for over 30 years, … Read the rest The post Ask yourself these questions by someone’s suggestions appeared first on Tony Funderburk.