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!

Retraction: Tom Petty

It appears Tom Petty’s death was mis-reported. I suspect his condition is very serious at this time. The initial report was retracted earlier.

Six Word Story

Righteous anger is good my friends.

Quote Of The Day

Hype is only hype when you back it up. Sometimes humility can be a teaching moment…Me, I Said This

Giving Blood In Times Like This

In a mass shooting like we have seen in Las Vegas this is a reminder of how community must come together to overcome an evil act. Like we have seen time and again the need for blood is important. Likely in Vegas they will use hundreds of units to keep people alive. Wherever you are at donate so that locally there is a safe and adequate supply on hand in situations like we have seen overnight. My friends call your local blood bank to set up an appointment to donate today and in the coming days. In Chattanooga you can donate at Blood Assurance. Please give.

Too Much Suffering

Too much pain and suffering in the world. Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, The Carribean and now Las Vegas. Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.

St. Francis Day Blessing Of The Animals

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This afternoon at church we celebrated St. Francis Day by blessing the animals of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and St. Alban’s Episcopal Churches here in Chattanooga. It was a great time of coming together as two faith communities in the city to worship and fellowship. We also enjoyed a meal together. It was a lot of fun.