All posts by Tony Burgess

Hi there, my name is Tony Burgess (my friends call me T-Bird) from Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. I am a believer, bleeding heart, idealist, and blogger. I'm married to Laura the Soup Diva and a dog dad to Frankie, Cody, and Mikey. Daily I work for a blood bank recruiting donors. My blog is where I chronicle and curate the sacred, serious, and silly things in my life. I am a member of The Episcopal Church. Thank you for connecting with me. Grace, peace, and love!

Something About Selfies

For me selfies are a snapshot of how one is feeling and experiencing life in a singular moment. It doesn’t have to be about being narcissistic or self-absorbed. But you and I know sometimes its about saying look at me, look at me. I want you to see me in all my glory. Selfies have a purpose but they can also be a mirror into the soul and the soul isn’t always happy go-lucky.  So snap a self picture when it tells your story in the moment.

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I am a self professed dork who does take very uncool selfies.

Be the star of your own blog. Your story is important.

The Cool Thing About Blogging

There are many things that are cool about blogging but I enjoy seeing how you all live your lives and enjoy the things you are passionate about. I think that is what this medium does very well is that we can share things about ourselves, where we live and what drives us. We get to see what the weather is in other parts of the world or a new grandchild being born, a new recipe that has really become a family favorite, what new outfit we are wearing these days. Of course there is the opportunity to share the stuff we are going through and to seek advice when things are not easy and we are struggling. This is the one thing that keeps us connected and are the ties that bind. I find everyday peoples stories and lives more fascinating than those who are famous. Heck we are all famous on the web.

My friends your story is important. Keep on blogging for all the good it can do.

Cheesy Chicken and Sausage Chowder

This was dinner tonight and it was terrific. A bunch of things thrown together and put in a slow cooker. Yummy!

Laura B's avatarThe Soup Diva

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or strips
  • 1/2 lb sausage, browned and drained
  • 12-16 small potatoes, cut into fourths
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced fine
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (your choice)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp chili garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Put all ingredients except cheeses in large slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Reduce heat to low (or warm if available), remove chicken, shred, and put back in crock. Add cheeses and stir. Serve when melted and fully incorporated; add extra seasoning as needed.
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This soup was born one Saturday at home, out of hunger, leftovers, and creativity!

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Quote Of The Day

Being a candle, isn’t easy : In order to give light, one must burn- Rumi!

Sometimes An Upgrade Isn’t A Upgrade, Just Saying

636042899128040346992097692_Camera-Technology-to-Assist-Your-Property-Inspection-AppI am a Linux user and every few months there is a release of updated operating systems with loads of new things and bug fixes. Like the geek I am I check them out to see how they run and function. I have been testing three versions of the Ubuntu OS and I realize that staying put with what I am running which is Ubuntu Mate 16.04 is what’s best. iPhone users know what I am talking about when a new phone is on the market yearly it seems. Keeping up with technology let alone the Joneses is hard enough.

So sometimes an upgrade isn’t worth the hassle doing something new just because of some shiny new features that might cost one time and money. There must be a really good reason to need to switch to something new/different. So, In my thinking there is nothing wrong with staying put and making the best of what you already have.

I won’t lie I would love the new Google Pixel phone but I gotta pay the one I have off first which will come in November 2018.

So for the time being lets stick and stay. Keep things simpler that way.

This Says A Lot

This describes the people I have in my circle of friends. We all resemble the types of people in this graphic.