Tony Burgess

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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!

This is delicious, easy and filling. In a crock pot it is even better. Enjoy this yourself!

The Soup Diva

When I was a poor, single girl, this was my favorite variety of that “just add hamburger” stuff in a box. This version is almost as easy, and far more tasty (with ingredients you can pronounce that are probably in your kitchen right now!)

1.25 to 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
2 cups dried macaroni noodles
1 cup beef broth (plain water will work too)
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk (plus more if needed)
3 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend*
1 tsp paprika*
Salt and black pepper to taste

Brown ground beef in skillet on high; switch to medium-low and stir in onion, flour, garlic, and seasonings. Heat on low until onions and flour have soaked up the remaining grease, and scrape into slow cooker. Add…

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Former US President Ronald Reagan once said America is a shining city on a hill. I believe that promise still possible but it will be achieved by love, grace, mercy and inclusion. It will take a village saying yes we can. America is stronger together. America is a better place when every person can realize the promise of the founders then and now of our freedom to pursue life, liberty and happiness without bounds. As an American first and Democrat second I worry about a future where every person can dream and hope and love who they choose.

The America I know shows compassion and toughness when needed. Our moral compass is built on liberty and justice for all. No matter what your faith, creed, heritage and gender you should have a true level playing field. The days ahead are about setting the table for the future and showing our kids that boasting and bullying are not the hallmarks of what a leader is about. It’s about a lifetime of service of helping people from every walk of life and putting people first.

So without reservation I support the election of Secretary Hillary Clinton as the next president of The United States and Senator Tim Kaine as Vice President.

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