oHow about making this Saturday and Sunday a weekend to remember? “But Tony (you say to your computer or mobile monitor) “It’s just another weekend. I don’t have any plans, money, or ideas. How could I, and why should I, make it a weekend to remember? What will that prove?” Well, it’ll prove you’re alive and loving life. And that’ll make it a weekend … Read the rest…
Play The Mandolin
As many of my friends, through the years, can attest…country music isn’t my favorite. Now, before you jump on my case…give my “Bedtime Buckaroos” lullaby songs a listen. You’ll see that I not only play some country music…I even write some. And that brings me to my subject for today. I think it would be fun to be able to play the mandolin. I’m … Read the rest…
Today I’m gonna give you the keys to a wonderful superpower. When I share this secret, you’ll be able to start seeing the invisible. How cool is that?! I know this world seems like a tough place. And that’s because it is. It’s tough…it’s mean… it’s ready to chew you up and spit you out. But that’s just the stuff you can see. What … Read the rest…
Toe Tapping Slippers
“Toe Tapping Slippers” was a little song I played maybe twice. I liked the idea of the song, but I didn’t end up actually liking the song. And it was MY song. That’s how it goes sometimes in the world of songwriting. The lyrics were inspired by an album cover. I think even if you’ve read every post or article I’ve ever written, you … Read the rest…
During the day you probably have a lot of tasks…or lists…or duties. Right? Or maybe you have one main focus, but it requires your attention all day. Correct? Either way…do you ever catch yourself daydreaming and wishing things were different? Raise your hands if you ever had a mother, or grandmother, or aunt, or teacher, or someone who’d say “Now, Tony (or your name), … Read the rest…
I’d like to take just a few minutes to tell you about my lover today. And before you jump to any conclusions…this is a G-rated website, and it’s a G-rated article. In recent posts here on TonyFunderburk.com, I’ve been sharing the whimsical writer side a lot more. And I’ve been sharing poems/songs I wrote from way back into my teen years. In fact, the … Read the rest…
Imagine you’re a jellyfish…just jellyfishin’ along, mindin’ your own business. Suddenly you look behind you and see a huge cloud of mud coming your way in the water. You swim with all your might and as fast as you can, but the muddy cloud keeps gaining on you. And you look all around you and all your jellyfish family and jellyfish friends are swimming … Read the rest…