Rhyme And Reason With Tony Funderburk

Did you see the Star Trek movie, Wrath of Khan? It was about how Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise had to battle their arch enemy, Khan. Because he planned on using the so-called “life-generating Genesis Device” as … Read the rest The post Wrath of Khan is merely a yawn appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Answers and insights. Those were the promises of search technology in the age of information. And the promises have been kept. But, at the same time, corruption crept in. Just like it always has in the endeavors of mankind.   … Read the rest The post Answers and insights and freedom in our sights appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Dobie Gray sang “Drift Away.” And it was a big hit for him back in 1973. I remember I liked the song, a lot, from the very first time I heard it. And I think it was Conway Twitty who … Read the rest The post Drift away or stay forever and a day appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Well, it’s December 2020. And it’s the best month of the year to end 2020 with. And not just because it’s both national egg nog month AND national impaired driving prevention month. Even that alone would make it super duper unique. … Read the rest The post December, remember, is for life’s glowing ember appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I read a headline, somewhere online today, that said Wikipedia has become another leftist so-called “source of information.” What?! I’m totally aghast. And in mind-blown shock. Not. And then, as fate, destiny, and kismet would have it, I saw a … Read the rest The post Salt and light trumps might makes right appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

OK. I’m gonna give you the keys to self-empowerment today. And they’re found in these four words. Forgive everyone for everything. Do that, and you’ll be a god. But… Forgive everyone for everything and you won’t be like God. Because, … Read the rest The post Forgive everyone for everything and you will offend the King appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I’ve always believed it’s a good idea to be nice to nurses. And doctors and other medical practitioners. Because they have to see and deal with a lot of the ugly side of life. And death.   But especially be … Read the rest The post Be nice to nurses or find out what worse is appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Liberty and justice for all. Remember those words? Yeah, they seem vaguely familiar. Oh yeah, I remember now. Aren’t they the last words in the American Pledge of Allegiance. But who is this “ALL” they’re talking about?   Liberty and … Read the rest The post Liberty and justice – not simply for just us appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

My eloquence is subdued, tainted, and watered down by the second law of thermodynamics and a public school education. But I take heart in knowing that so is yours. Just kidding (a bit). But it’s true that we’re generally all … Read the rest The post Give me liberty here in this land I hold dear appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

For some, the name Paul Revere might conjure up a band from back in the 60’s and 70’s. But it should bring to mind a great American and his famous “midnight ride.”   Paul Revere’s famous ride started at 10 … Read the rest The post Paul Revere made a ride to help some guys be safe and hide appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

They might not be household names you’ve ever heard. But if you’ve lived more than a couple of decades, you’ve probably heard them. And is it just me, or do those old Motown songs still make you wanna dance, too? … Read the rest The post Is it just me or do you hear a symphony? appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Today marks the 157th anniversary of a speech President Lincoln gave. So, I’m gonna share that whole Gettysburg Address with you with only a couple of comments.   Gettsysburg Address was short. And Lincoln was tall. Ok. So much for … Read the rest The post Gettysburg Address did not assure success appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Just because it’s already been done doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t do it. And maybe you could even do it better. “It” isn’t the same thing for everybody. But “it”, for me, is music. So, I love to hear … Read the rest The post Already been done because it’s under the sun appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Little kids can be so cruel. Makes you wonder where they get it. Right? And it’s always been that way. In fact, I remember, waaayyy back in the 20th century, when I was but a wee lad, kids would taunt … Read the rest The post Crybaby crybaby and I don’t even mean maybe appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

When I was a full time road musician, I had to include country music in my repertoire so I could get more bookings. And I’ve never made it a secret that country music isn’t my favorite. But there are classics … Read the rest The post Country music is OK if it’s sung a certain way appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Georgia seems to be on a lot of people’s minds right now. And by coincidence and chance, the song “Georgia On My Mind” (sung by the incomparable Ray Charles) went to number 1 on the charts on this day (November … Read the rest The post Coincidence and chance happen coincidentally by chance appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I just read a funny and coincidental story about a band named Johnny and the Moondogs. And I know you’ll get a kick out of this when I share the whole thing. Because it’ll give you some ammo for making … Read the rest The post Johnny and the Moondogs faded into night fogs appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Happy Friday the 13th. And it’s another lucky day (in a long line of lucky days) for me. Because I get to just sit back, watch all the amazing sporting events on TV, drink lots of beer, and toast the … Read the rest The post Friday the 13th superstition goes against my intuition appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I remember a line from a movie, but I don’t remember which movie, that applies to current events. And if you remember which movie this came from, let me know, and I’ll be sure to share that update and give … Read the rest The post Carry on and on because hope isn’t gone appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

How can you decide to end the life of an entirely innocent human being and call that a pro choice? Because that’s not even a good amateur choice. And regardless of what any laws or policies or statutes say, it’s … Read the rest The post Pro choice with a still small voice appeared first on Tony Funderburk.