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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!

Live From Riverbend Festival In Chattanooga, Tennessee #riverbendfestival

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The second night of Riverbend Festival 2016. Blood Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice is on stage. It’s a warm evening by the Tennessee River.

Christina Grimmie’s Blind Audition For “The Voice US”

Here is the blind audition of Christina Grimmie for season six of The Voice.

Nachos Anyone? They Are Easy To Make.

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So I made nachos today for lunch. On a bed of tortilla chips I sprinkled some ground beef, salsa and cheese and baked it in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Other toppings such as onions, beans, cilantro, avocado and lime are awesome. Beef can be substituted for chicken or vegan/vegetarian options. It’s easy and family friendly.

The Riverbend Festival – Chattanooga’s Music Festival

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Chattanooga’s family reunion as we call The Riverbend Festival happens each June on the 21st Century Riverfront. There are 5 stages of acts of all kinds performing music of all kinds. Of course there is food, merchandise and community organizations making this a special time of year.

The Coca Cola Stage from The Tennessee River.

This year the highlights of the festival is Heart, REO Speedwagon, Blood Sweat and Tears, Salt and Peppa, 38 Special and Here Comes The Mummies will appear on The Coca Cola Stage which is pictured above.

There are some indie acts who will be found on the smaller stages.

Tonight I will be posting some pictures and sharing what I experience there. Stay tuned!

Christina Grimmie Of The Voice, Gone But Her Music Lives On #RIPChristina

Last night Christina Grimmie who was on season six of The Voice and YouTube star died from gunshot wounds she suffered while signing autographs after a concert in Orlando. Grimmie was only 22. It is truly sad to have someone just starting out and with a bright future leave this world. She was pursuing her dream of making and performing music her way. Her fans have her videos and music she recorded in her short career but imagine what she would have done in the future. Now her family, friends and The Voice family mourn and try to make sense of it all. Ms. Grimmie, rest in peace, thank you for the music and being yourself. You left the world way too soon. God bless.

#TBT Melissa Etheridge @ Riverbend Festival 2015

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She put on one heck of a show. Etheridge is a talented musician and a quality human being.