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Posted on May 13, 2021 by Tony FunderburkMay 13, 2021

Wrestling matches of yore and what I mention them for

Wahoo McDaniel. Fritz von Erich. The Funk Brothers. These might not be household names to you. But back in the late 60’s, into the first couple years of the 70’s, they were known at my Dad’s house. Because they were … Read the rest…

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Tony FunderburkMay 14, 2021

Stick shift, a driving gift that gave a young boy a lift

Back when I was about 12 or 13, in the mezzaluna phase of the twentieth century, my Mom forced me to endure unfathomable torture. She drove me to a quiet hillside, out on the backroads of Eastern Kansas. And she … Read the rest…

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Posted on February 4, 2021 by Tony FunderburkFebruary 13, 2021

Can I get an Amen? Yes, again and again.

I remember, even way back in the 20th century when I was a kid, how pastors could get fire-and-brimstone fired up. And how they’d want some feedback. So, a lot of them would say something with particular emphasis and ask, … Read the rest…

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Posted on February 3, 2021 by Tony FunderburkFebruary 9, 2021

I’ve talked about how my parents split up when I was around 4. And I’ve talked about how my younger brother and I lived mainly with my grandparents (on Dad’s side) for a couple of years after that. But I’ve … Read the rest…

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Posted on January 30, 2021 by Tony FunderburkFebruary 6, 2021

Time flies. And time drags. And yet it’s all the same 24 hours every day. But circumstances are what can make those hours feel like they last forever. Or pass by in the blink of an eye. And events can … Read the rest…

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Posted on October 11, 2020 by Tony FunderburkOctober 25, 2020

Sense of smell helps me remember so well

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Posted on August 23, 2020 by Tony FunderburkSeptember 12, 2020

Sunday morning memories are reminiscing rhapsodies

Sunday morning memories I’ve mentioned, before, how much I loved those bacon, eggs, and toast days at my Grandparents house. Especially before we’d get ready for church. And this was back when families still did most things together. So, my … Read the rest…

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Posted on January 20, 2020 by Tony FunderburkJanuary 30, 2020

Starshine in Iris became a tribute I wrote to a name

Starshine in Iris Forty-five years ago. It’s not possible. But it’s true. The year, 1975, was forty-five years ago. It was a significant year for me for several reasons. A few small. A few large. And I was still in … Read the rest…

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Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tony FunderburkOctober 9, 2019

Gadget hacks and single tracks The first gadget hacks I remember doing were when I was a young kid. My brother and I used to record our voices…and silliness…on an Aiwa or Daiwa tape reel-to-reel recorder we got for Christmas one … Read the rest…

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Tony FunderburkOctober 11, 2019

A Goodnight Song by singer songwriter, Tony Funderburk

I don’t remember exactly the first time I ever wrote a goodnight song… …but it might very well be the one you’ll find the lyrics to below. This isn’t like my other lullaby songs for kids. In fact, this goodnight … Read the rest…

Tony Funderburk

Music Producer, Author, Singer Songwriter, Podcaster in Colorado Springs

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