We live in particularly dangerous times. To some extent humans have always lived in dangerous times, but when you pause and consider what’s going on in the world…there are a lot of really mad people everywhere. What do you suppose … Read the rest
Category Archives: Rhymes
It makes perfect sense to buy insurance for your car or house or other personal reasons. Writer singer illustrator, Tony Funderburk, says eternal life with God makes the Most Perfect Sense It makes the most perfect sense to get eternal … Read the rest
Someone asked me, recently, if I had ever sung a wedding song or had ever sung in any weddings. I smiled to myself because I immediately saw myself as a 19 year old young kid singing in my first wedding. … Read the rest
Back in 1990 I was living in Colorado during a time of depressed economy and a general feeling of lack. But I wasn’t letting it get me down. I actually wrote quite a few songs that year. Some of them … Read the rest
If you’ve lived long enough to be able to read this, I’m sure you’ve thrown at least a little money into a wishing well. True? As I was working on something else in the past few hours it rained a … Read the rest
Most of us can only imagine what it must be like to be in the movies. When I was a full-time road musician and entertainer, I often found myself in the movies in some small to medium sized town. Oftentimes … Read the rest
Sometimes you just have to look on the back. When the Beatles were releasing 45 rpm records back in the 60’s, their current radio hit was always “Side A” or “Side 1”. But since their music was so catchy, their … Read the rest
Friday Island
Welcome to Friday Island. This is where you can walk the beach with no shoes and feel the warm sand between your toes. You might notice the balmy, salty air drift by your nose and tickle your ears. Out in … Read the rest
Ta Da! I’d like to bring you some happy Thursday words. I gathered them all together just for you my loyal readers. Well, for newcomers, too if they’d care to partake. Now, let’s see…hmm…where did I put those words. Well, … Read the rest
Pasta Palace
On January 16, 1976 I opened the Pasta Palace…well, in my mind’s eye anyway. And it closed the same day to rave reviews…from all the voices in my head at the time. 🙂 On this whimsical Wednesday I figured I’d … Read the rest
I’ve got a few tidbits I’d like to share with you this fine Tuesday…morning, afternoon, or evening…whatever it happens to be where you are as you read this. Below I’m sharing some clips or tidbits from poems or songs I … Read the rest
Monday Morning Lyrics
Yep, it’s the first day of the “work week” and I’d like to send you on your way with some Monday morning lyrics. Why? Well, I’m just that kind of guy. I think you should start your week off with … Read the rest
Mothers Day 2014
Happy Mothers’ Day 2014 to all of you ladies who “took one for the team” as you… withstood the months of labor withstood the pains of childbirth fed your babies when they cried at 3 a.m. fixed “boo boos” kissed … Read the rest
Cartoons
If you’re like any typical little kid, you’re probably watching cartoons right now and not reading this goofy stuff by that guy with the wacky last name. But once you get through with your cartoons and breakfast you should stop … Read the rest
Songs And Poetry
I’ve written songs and poetry for almost all of my life. You can get an idea of how much that is and what it means to me by watching this video… Early on in my songwriting efforts I basically still … Read the rest
Silver Dots
I remember looking down at the little globules of mercury in my hand (not recommended for anyone anymore) and thinking…”what a cool couple of shiny, silver dots”. Now, I could expand on the reason why I had mercury in my … Read the rest
Sugar Bowl
If you’re a football fan, I’m sure you’re aware of the Sugar Bowl. And if you have a sweet tooth, I’m sure you’re a fan of the sugar bowl. So…why do I bring it up? Well, thanks for asking. Today’s … Read the rest
Secrets In A Chest
Where do you keep your pleasant secrets? I don’t mean those darker ones you’d rather no one ever find out about. I mean the ones that mean so much to you. Back in 1975 I wrote about a sailor who … Read the rest
Dewy Morning
If you’ve ever lived in, or still live in a humid part of the country, you understand my reference to a dewy morning. When I was going to elementary, junior high, and high school in Texas, I remember so many … Read the rest
Soliloquy
“an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers“…that’s the dictionary’s definition of a soliloquy. When I was a young, dreamy-eyed poet, I fancied myself to be consistently involved in soliloquy. It was because I didn’t think … Read the rest