If you’ve ever seen the movie “Forrest Gump” you might remember seeing a feather dance around him and his surroundings at the bus stop. Of course, I’m sure you’re all savvy enough to know that little feather didn’t make all those moves all on its own. Right? I read an interesting description for how they made that feather dance. According to the transcription for … The rest of the story…
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Red and white. Red is a bold, beautiful primary color. And white, as I learned in art class (but isn’t absolutely scientifically true) is the absence of color. Put the two of them together, in stripes, and you’ve got a combination that modern people have loved for millions and millions of years. Yes, red and white peppermint goes back millions of years to the … The rest of the story…
I never raised any kids of my own. And, for that matter, I never raised anyone else’s kids either. And some people might say that disqualifies me to write songs for kids. But I disagree. Because I WAS a kid. And one of my superpowers is the ability to think back to those days. All those glorious get outta bed times each morning. And … The rest of the story…
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, it’s a lot more likely you’ll hear “hangin’ on” to something. And how in the world can holding fast be the same as hangin’ … The rest of the story…
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. Nicopolis, Greece was named after Little Caesar’s Pizza. Oops, that’s a willful typo. Yes, those exist here in my Rhyme and Reason Realm. Actually, … The rest of the story…
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. And one well-known circle it’s the title for a high-ranking Christian cleric. You win this round if you hit the buzzer and said, “What … The rest of the story…
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 first names in the old world.” (HEY KIDS: be sure to read through this whole post. Because, if you do, you can win a … The rest of the story…
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 come in various genres. Because the variety helps children “enjoy and grasp the content appropriate to their developmental stage.” So, here are some types … The rest of the story…
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 a couple of things about communal parenting. And I realize you’re probably all for it. But hear me out. There are some mildly important … The rest of the story…
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 of me and my view ON artificial intelligence. Now, here’s a summary of me BY artificial intelligence: ~ TonyFunderburk.com is the official website of … The rest of the story…