I watched Brian Regan, one of the truly best comedians ever, do a bit about comparing anything you do to one of the astronauts who walked on the moon. It’s hilarious. When you get a chance, just do a search … Read the rest The post Man on the moon and that rhymes with loon appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
I can predict people will still be living on Earth a thousand years from now. And that prediction includes their ability to drink water, eat real food, and breathe fresh air. Yep, that’s right. I can predict the future. But, … Read the rest The post Predict the future but don’t be too sure appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
The idea of this post popped into my head during and after a three-mile walk through our neighborhood this morning. Because the many shades of green, the multitude of flowers, and all the birds, bunnies, and squirrels flitting and scattering … Read the rest The post The splendor of the King is in everything appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
He’s talked with dead people, personally. He’s talked about dead people as though they were still alive. And he consistently serves up word hash like it’s going out of style or something. You know him. You loathe him. Of course … Read the rest The post Word hash for Joe and those in the know appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
There’s always tomorrow. Which is weird. Because tomorrow never comes. In the big picture, those two sentences aren’t mutually exclusive. So, “ride the wind” when it’s windy. Drink up when it rains. Sunbathe when others complain of the heat. Your … Read the rest The post Tomorrow never comes. Sound this message on the drums. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
I saw a silly question this morning. And I’m sure you’ve seen one like it at least once or twice. It said, “‘Mass Extinction: What Happened 65 Million Years Ago?” Of course, the correct answer is “Nothing.” Well, another correct … Read the rest The post Correct answer eludes so many scientist dudes appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
He built a small log cabin on the bank of a small creek, in Kansas, in the early 1830s. Then, the U.S. government built some other lodges in the area. And one of those lodges was for Tonganoxie. But who … Read the rest The post Tonganoxie in the middle of an urban weather riddle appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
When I was a kid, I’d almost always be the first one to get up. And I’d sneak into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of cereal. Not every day was a cereal day. Because moms knew growing kids … Read the rest The post Cereal day so far, far away appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Most of us humans go on our merry way, every day. And most of us never give a second thought to what happens next. But I don’t mean in the next minute or hour. And not even the next day, … Read the rest The post On our merry way to somewhere else some day appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Hey, hey, it’s May and May Day. So, what do you say? I say hey! Let’s talk about the May birthstone. And in case you didn’t already know, it’s the beautiful emerald. Emerald for a May birthstone makes sense when … Read the rest The post May birthstone in the poetic zone appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Being a parent, especially one with a baby or young child, can be isolating. That was a headline that caught my eye this morning. And maybe it’s just me (I doubt it), but that kind of parent seems like the … Read the rest The post Being a parent without the inerrant appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Slim and None. Those are the probable answers to the question. But, naturally, that begs the question. And at least one version of the question would be, “What are the odds that everything happens for a reason?” And I’d say … Read the rest The post Chances are slim that you agree with him appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
I saw a headline that I had to check out. It said: A prominent doctor asks Democrats: “If abortion is healthcare, my question is: what disease are you treating?” And I say Kudos to the good doctor for the “what … Read the rest The post What disease were you before the world saw you? appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Information inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, … Read the rest The post Trillion trails of information in your personal constellation appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
The end of April is fast approaching. So, get read for all those May flowers. Of course, that leads to Mother’s Day and then Memorial Day and backyard barbecues. All that wonderful evidence of Spring can help you forget that … Read the rest The post God hates you if you prefer your own riff appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
If it’s Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, just ignore this message. Because this is specially designed to help you focus on your Wednesday blessings. I won’t be responsible for results you get by attempting to use it on … Read the rest The post Wednesday blessings or bad news? Luckily you can choose. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
I get it. You’ve heard it all before. Right? And if you have to listen to one more person spout off about how “God so loved the world blah, blah, blah, you’ll scream. But here’s the thing. Truth is always … Read the rest The post Heard it all before and don’t wanna hear no more appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
Here in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. … Read the rest The post Free speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nights appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
For a long time I sang for my supper. And breakfast, lunch, and snacks. And I sang for my monthly bills, my gasoline consumption, and even my cool clothes. When you can pay your way as a musician, do you … Read the rest The post Professional musician times before these reasons and rhymes appeared first on Tony Funderburk.
My brother and I had a two-week booking in Erie, Pennsylvania. And we had just arrived. We unloaded our music gear and clothes and took them into the hotel. But I left a few boxes and assorted items in the … Read the rest The post No problem, no problemo. Oh yeah? Well, here’s the memo. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.