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!

Oh, By The Way, It’s Friday

Happy Friday to you my blogging friends! Keep it going til quitting time.

A Encounter With Modern Christian Music This Morning

I was in a convenience store this morning and they had contemporary Christian music playing over the store sound system. I found myself with a bad taste in my mouth. What does that say about me? 

I believe sharing God’s love but that’s one way I would not do it. Misch of the music is repetitive and lacks some theological depth. 

I’m probably too old school in worship and music these days being an Episcopalian where we take a more sober approach to worship and outreach. 

Renewed TV Shows: 2017 Renewal Scorecard — What’s Returning, Cancelled? | TVLine

TVLine’s annual cheat sheet of relief, anxiety and utter anguish known as the Renewal Scorecard has arrived! From now until late May, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW will determine which shows are go…

Source: Renewed TV Shows: 2017 Renewal Scorecard — What’s Returning, Cancelled? | TVLine

This is the time of year that TV shows are renewed for another season or cancelled. Networks are looking at ratings, cost of production and other factors in their decision making. A lot of people are nervous right about now and others are on the phones with their agents to get them work. Some shows I liked this past season are coming back while others have gotten the ax. I am hanging on for a few more shows that are in limbo. We shall see what happens.

Yes I still love broadcast TV. I grew up on it and appreciate what it brings to the culture of the nation.

Pro Tip 23456.5

Make every moment a fresh start, or something like that.

Six Word Story

Be magic, be mad, be yourself!