There’s old-fashioned. And there’s new-fashioned. And sometimes they might be the exact same thing but they don’t sound alike at all. For example, the expression “holding fast” to something. I bet you don’t many, if any who say that. No, … Read the rest
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Author, Podcaster, Poet, Singer-Songwriter, Voiceover Guy. 30+ books for kids and adults in addition to thousands of articles. Hundreds of songs (and a couple of books) for businesses and loyal listeners. Tens of thousands of families have enjoyed and supported Tony Funderburk’s recorded music and live performances for many years. God gave you the beautiful gift of life. And He's given you gifts and talents. So, you should use them to create and serve others. When you tune in to Tony’s Rhyme and Reason Podcast, you'll get rhymes, reasons, and songs delivered to your inbox for free: https://www.TonyFunderburk.com/rhyme-and-reason-podcast AND jump on the Rhyme and Reason Bandwagon and get free songs and a book right away: https://www.TonyFunderburk.com And get yourself a songbook journal or one of Tony’s many books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008R08LUG/allbooks
![Nicopolis Greece in a history piece](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nicopolis-Greece.jpg)
I’m not here to give you a history lesson on ancient Greece and Italy. But I AM gonna share a little bit about Nicopolis, Greece, a city near the shore of the Ionian Sea which leads to the Mediterranean Sea. … Read the rest
![What is a bishop for? No, not the kind you pour.](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/What-is-a-bishop.jpg)
In some circles it’s a sort of miter-shaped chess piece that can move diagonally across any number of unoccupied spaces. And you might know this (I didn’t), but it can also be mulled port spiced with oranges, sugar, and cloves. … Read the rest
![Common names and simple claims](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Common-names.jpeg)
I bet your name is NOT Titus. Because that’s not one of the more common names these days. At least not in English speaking countries. But, according to some information I found, Titus was once “one of the most common … Read the rest
![Christian books for kids that’ll stick to their ribs](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Christian-books-for-kids.jpeg)
According to some information I read, recently, Christian books for kids are supposed to “beautifully blend faith, morals, and storytelling.” And that should help provide “essential tools for young readers’ spiritual and moral growth.” And apparently Christian books for kids … Read the rest
![Communal parenting? Is that a real thing?](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Communal-parenting.jpeg)
Milktoast. Also sometimes spelled milquetoast, but only people who care about which word is proper and which one is what’s popular. But I didn’t bring up the word to share a grammar or spelling lesson. No, I actually wanna share … Read the rest
![Summary of me created artificially](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Summary-of-me.jpeg)
Generally speaking, I’m not an AI guy. But I AM a tech enthusiast. Always have been. So, I like to see what new technology can do. And I like to see if it’ll help or hinder. OK, that’s a summary … Read the rest
![Right to choose is the way to lose](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Right-to-choose.jpg)
It’s not just weird. It’s a shameful commentary on the education system that people don’t understand there shouldn’t be a need for an “abortion ban.” Because it should be crystal clear that murder is wrong. Always has been. Always will … Read the rest
![Umbilical cord struck a lyrical chord](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Umbilical-cord.jpg)
OK, it’s Monday, as I write this. So, you know what that means. Exactly. Time to talk about everybody’s favorite topic. The umbilical cord. What’s that you say? The umbilical cord is NOT your favorite topic? Oh come now. Who … Read the rest
![Terminate people and forget the steeple](https://www.tonyfunderburk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Terminate-people.jpg)
I remember watching certain kinds of sci-fi movies, way back in decades past, that showed unbelievable scenarios for the future. But here we are, IN that future, and some of those things actually came true. One thing, in particular, is … Read the rest