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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!

Changes On The Job

Whenever there is sudden change on the job it can be unsettling. It happened to me this week when my team experienced a shakeup in leadership (not me because I am team leader). Decisions are made outside ones sphere of influence and there is nothing you can do about it. You get through it by breathing, doing your best and most importantly being a team player.

There is also the fact that you will have to play by someone else’s rules and having a good attitude can help you navigate the seas of changes that will most likely happen. Staff turnover can be a challenge to deal with but it can be a great opportunity to show what you can do and to impress some people up the food chain. In many cases thee was nothing you could do to change the situation. You have to be tough and calm too because the road ahead can get bumpy.

Best of luck to all who are experiencing this too. Hang in there. Rock on!

Flashback Friday – The Star Trek Original Opening Montage #startrekmovie #fbf

Well it’s more Throwback Thursday but in honor of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary here is the original opening sequence.

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Viewing the two most recent Star Trek movies is a must to prepare for the new movie “Star Trek: Beyond”. I hope to be seeing it tonight. This is the opening sequence from the original TV series.

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Star Trek Turns 50: Much More Than A 5-Year Mission : NPR

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On Sept. 8, one of the most enduring franchises in TV and movie history celebrates its 50th birthday. Star Trek debuted on NBC in 1966, developed by Roddenberry, a former Los Angeles cop who wanted to make a TV series that could sneak past the rampant escapism of most programs back then.

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Star Trek is a national treasure. It taught us to dream and to be bold in seeking out a better future. I have been a fan for years and I salute every person who has been a part of this amazing journey. Live Long And Prosper.

 

Instafood, Instagram and Foodie Followers

All of a sudden a lot of food bloggers are following me on Instagram. Sure, I post a good amount of food related articles on all my social media but that doesn’t make me a food blogger. My pictures of what I am eating or drinking are just something I enjoy doing. Everyone eats something so sharing it with the world is fun. I appreciate the interest from these foodies but I just hope they won’t be disappointed. I appreciate all who follow me everywhere whether it be food or faith or fun or film. Bon appetit.

Rambling About Opportunities and Second Chances

Appreciate the opportunities and challenges you get along the way. Sometimes the fall in your lap when you least expect them to. Second chances are also a thing of grace and sometimes answered prayers.

Wordless Wednesday – Paradise

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Cabana Bay Beach Resort @ Universal Studios – Orlando, Florida – September 2015