Of course, stringed instruments can’t make sounds on their own. Every instrument needs a player. A musician. Someone who knows music and how to transmit it from the instrument into the air. A violin can be one of the most beautiful stringed instruments. Physically. And musically. Someone shared a picture of the inside of a violin a few years ago. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Rhymes
“I don’t know which is more beautiful, the picture or the poetry. Together, they’re fireworks. The ability of artfully putting feelings into words is a rare, God-given gift. Kudos!” That’s what someone told me, a couple of days ago, on a social media platform. I’ve been putting feelings into words for most of my life. And I still enjoy every … The rest of the story…
I bet you’ve seen ’em too. Videos of kids and puppies playing are all over YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and probably every other social media platform. But why? It certainly can’t be the cuteness factor. Because, really, kids and puppies playing is just plain boring. Right? I mean, if you’ve seen one kids and puppies video, you’ve seen them all. And … The rest of the story…
About a dozen years ago, as I went through a streak of over 100 days of writing rhymes for kids, I had some Tuesday thoughts I figured they would enjoy. And, coincidentally, Tuesday thoughts, sort of trended on social media today. OK, the hashtag was actually #TuesdayVibe. But that’s just a minor detail. It’s all the same thing right? Tuesday … The rest of the story…
“To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.” Paul wrote those words to Titus. And I get what he meant/means by that. Especially when I remember my young, naïve self. Yeah, I remember a time when I thought all things are pure. … The rest of the story…
30 thousand miles, added to the odometer of my new ‘73 Ford Maverick, in one year. And that’s a lot of miles for a guy whose drive to work was only about a mile and a half. But it’s also a lot of other stuff. A lot of miles, memories, and consonants and vowels I racked up so much more … The rest of the story…
This morning I remembered a mad conversation, between a young couple, I overheard in a burger joint a few years ago. And they were parents of a couple of young kids. I know that because the kids were in the booth with them. So, the sad part is how the kids had to listen. And that’s the sad part because … The rest of the story…
This is for the kiddos. But if you’re an adult, make sure I’m not misleading them. I know plastic junk toys, made in China, are all the rage. But they don’t hold a homemade candle to do it yourself toys. Sure, they might not have pre-recorded whistles and bells. But you can replace all those with your own personalized sound … The rest of the story…
Thursday rhymes are so Thursday-ish. I don’t know why I even bother. Because this fourth day of the so-called “work week” is just a nod to Viking mythology. Thor’s Day. Whatever. But here we are. And I guess I’ll share one of my Thursday Rhymes anyway. But I’m not gonna get all excited about it. Matter of fact I’m just … The rest of the story…
What is your brand here on good ol’ planet Earth? You have one. So, what’s yours? I remember an article I read about business brands. It mentioned how you should seriously consider branding yourself. Because, the article said, if you don’t someone else will. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret I’ve observed. Sometimes your brand here brings … The rest of the story…
I like this famous quote from Yogi Berra (a famous Yankee ball player). His answer to one of the questions journalists tossed at him was, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” And I thought of that, yesterday, after seeing a bunch of reminders for Black Friday 2024. The same thing is happening again this year that happens every year … The rest of the story…
Your life is the only one you’re gonna get. And I know that you know it’s not about the skin you’re in. You know it’s the spirit and soul of you. So, I’m preaching to the choir. But if you’ve lived more than twenty years, I’m sure you’ve thought about your life and what it means. And you’ve realized that … The rest of the story…
It’s so cool how fast little kids learn to talk. You’re so young when you start talking that your parents have to tell you about your first words. My mom told me I spoke way before I was a year old. But you know how moms are. And I’m more the strong, silent type. So, I tend to believe I … The rest of the story…
Do you hope inside your heart that there’ll be better times ahead? And maybe, despite that hope you still have a foreboding sense of dread. I’d say those are both legitimate perspectives. And I’d also say you could legitimately feel both ways at the same time. Because hope inside doesn’t manifest destiny. Yeah, the reality is you’re still a human … The rest of the story…
Pete Rose died recently. I’m sure you know he was a famous baseball player who committed the cardinal sin of betting on baseball even as he managed the Cincinnati Reds. And if you know that, maybe you also know that Pete was a member of the 3000 hits club. There are only 33 baseball players in the 3000 hits club. … The rest of the story…
For some reason I’ve seen several articles and memes, recently, with the same theme. Moderation is key. They seem to believe it’s the key to happiness. But I say moderation is key if you take it moderately. I know. Clever, Tony, but what does that mean for cryin’ out loud? Well, stop cryin’ out loud and I’ll explain. I don’t … The rest of the story…
A Harvard Health Publishing report from back in 2011 said “one out of three senior citizens suffers at least one fall during the course of a year.” I know you’re too young to be the one out of three. But someone you know might be that particular one out of three. So, if you care about their well-being, I suggest … The rest of the story…
Love when you can, cry when you have to. Be who you must, that’s a part of the plan. Await your arrival with simple survival. And one day we’ll all understand. One day we’ll all understand. Those are lyrics from Dan Fogelberg’s song, Part of the Plan. I included several of Dan’s songs in my regular repertoire when I made … The rest of the story…
I doesn’t matter what I wish. What matters is what’s actually doable, possible, and true. And that’s not to say I’ll never wish for better things for our world. Because I’m sure I will. In fact, I have. Many times. But I don’t wish for stuff with any kind of it-might-actually-come-true-if-I-wish-hard-enough sort of silliness. More of a “wouldn’t-it-be-great-if” kind of … The rest of the story…
A huge amount of people (maybe the majority), on social media, aren’t listening to music. Well, maybe that’s not the best place for research. Even though social media IS the source of all truth. But here’s why I mentioned it. Because listening to music is supposed to help your cognitive function. Could that possibly be true? Uh, yeah. Or else … The rest of the story…