Rhyme And Reason With Tony Funderburk

Way, way back in the twentieth century, I attended college in the rural countryside of Kansas. And have you ever watched the episode of The Waltons where John boy finally got to go to college? Well, watching him is practically … Read the rest The post Higher learning and intellects burning appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

During this past week I read lost of news stories and social media posts about the way our American presidential election has progressed. Or should I say regressed? And it struck me how many people, on both sides, were surprised … Read the rest The post You should have known what history has shown appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Life sure is full of weird and wonderful stuff. And I mean stuff you’d probably never make up on your own. At least, not if you don’t let your mind wander off to the dark side all the time. Like … Read the rest The post Embryo connection in the human direction appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

You could say it came to me in a dream. Because I woke up with this brilliant thought in my head. And before I could turn over and go back to sleep it formed into a brilliant strategy. And then … Read the rest The post Equal pay and oh happy day I say appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Anyone who didn’t see this coming hasn’t been paying attention over the last several decades. And you know what I’m talkin’ about. Yeah, the price increases on sparkling water at 7 Eleven. How much does it cost to put some … Read the rest The post Author of confusion and the widespread delusion appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

There’s a fast-growing cancer just under the surface of this world. It used to be held in check by a country known as the land of the free and the home of the brave. But the cancer is spreading like … Read the rest The post Maybe God is the answer to all this earthly cancer appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Hey ladies and gents. Kids of all ages. It’s time to play Beat The Clock and make your mark for all time. And this is the game where the stakes are high, the prizes are free, and losers never get … Read the rest The post Beat the clock make your mark or stay lost in the dark appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I got a real nice note, in the mail, from my cousin, Becky. She lives in Texas. And she was here in Colorado, with her family, a couple of months ago. But we didn’t get together because she thought I … Read the rest The post Different perspective got me feeling reflective appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Did you see the movie “Ghost” with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore? The silly plot to the movie was that Patrick’s character was murdered but he didn’t immediately leave the planet. And he didn’t go to Heaven or hell. Because, … Read the rest The post Shadow of things to come not so good for some appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Some say the way you write says a lot about you. And I don’t mean the words you choose. I’m talking about the way you push your pen. I recently read an article that said if you write with an … Read the rest The post Handwriting without tears through the everlasting years appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

OK, I’ll admit it. I’m human. And at least a part of me doesn’t like to be told I’m wrong. Sure, I’m the only person in the world who feels this way. Yeah, right. But the truth is…Truth needs to … Read the rest The post Song of fools is lost in whirlpools appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

There’s a reason food tastes better when it’s seasoned with salt. Because salt is tasty. And it’s the most versatile seasoning on the planet. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s essential to your health. Wow, is anybody else getting a … Read the rest The post Seasoned with salt brings bad taste to a halt appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Let’s jump into my virtual time machine and zoom back to the third quarter of the twentieth century. As the years zoom past the concave, heat resistant time machine windows, notice the fashion and hairstyle changes. And the cars starting … Read the rest The post Sing a Psalm in high school even if it’s not cool appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I remember, when I graduated high school, how quickly the “real world” loomed on the horizon. You know what I’m talking about. Figuring out what to do so the parents don’t have to support you anymore. And, for me, college … Read the rest The post Qualified for the job instead of just another poor slob appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Some of my wacky friends (and in this case, wacky is a term of endearment) are on that keto diet thing. And it’s been around long enough I’m sure you know it’s a low-carb, high-fat and high-protein diet. And that’s … Read the rest The post Keto friendly fruit you simply can’t dispute appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Once upon a time, many years ago, a little boy, named Adolph, dreamed of one day becoming a great leader. And then, one day, he actually DID become a leader. But instead of leading his people with truth and love, … Read the rest The post Lies and deceit are no longer discreet appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

If you’re a fan of (or when you were a kid you were a fan of) superhero comic books, you’re familiar with the ubiquitous dialogue bubble. And it’s also known as a speech bubble, speech balloon, dialogue balloon, and even … Read the rest The post Dialogue bubble in a whole lotta trouble appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

OK, you might as well know up front. I’m gonna preach a little bit here. But I’m gonna go easy on you (sort of) and connect it to music. And the subject for the day is about your new man … Read the rest The post New man characteristics and a couple of statistics appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I was recently did another podcast interview with a young guy named Pablo Acosta. His fairly new show is called Benchin in the Kitchen. And I confess I don’t know what that means. But I picture resistance training with a … Read the rest The post Another podcast interview with little ol’ you know who appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

I hope you’re not rockin the boat today. Because the world has enough troublemakers without you chimin’ in. And if you don’t know what I’m talkin’ about, then you probably shouldn’t even be reading this. Because you just won’t understand. … Read the rest The post Rockin the boat and hittin the note appeared first on Tony Funderburk.