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!

A Foggy Wednesday Drive To Work

It was foggy this morning on the way to work. Visibility wasn’t horrible which was a good thing. I hope your day will be safe one in your travels.

Lab Tested Vehicle

I saw this sticker on the back of a pickup truck at work today. As the owner of a half-labrador dog it made me chuckle a little. Dogs do love trucks and going where their people go.

Don’t Play Christmas Music Yet!

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This is a bit extreme but I agree with the spirit and sentiment of the message of it. Christmas creeps closer and closer to Labor Day all the time. Seasons are seasons for a reason.

Things I…

Things I Am

  • Kind
  • Considerate
  • Faithful
  • Caring
  • Loving
  • Inclusive
  • Hard-working
  • Dedicated
  • Intelligent
  • Funny
  • Serious
  • Patient
  • Awkward
  • Not Holly/Bollywood looking

Things I Am Not

  • Wealthy
  • Stylish
  • Good at math
  • Good at being under pressure
  • Paying attention all the time
  • Good at listening
  • Good in some social situations
  • Good at picking up on queues/cues

There is more to both these lists, but this is a good start.

 

Moving Forward

A new ID badge from work for me means moving forward and focusing on being the best in my old role. Leadership comes in different forms. I am one of several and can contribute in other avenues.

Caring Isn’t Easy

Caring means opening your heart and that is never an easy or simple thing.