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!

I’m On Vacation!!!!

Yes, it’s vacation time and I am so, so glad. It’s time to rest, relax, and renew. I am headed out of town to a place I have been before. Sunday it’s wheels up and time for fun! More to come!

A Faithful Ramble

I find it sad when Atheists, Agnostics, people of other faiths and people in corporate America start reflecting the love of Christ more than people who profess to call him their Lord and Savior. Many people have been run off from the church because of fundamentalism and legalism. Some religious people just need to shut up and sit down. Old time American religion leaves a horrible taste in my mouth.

I am a follower of Christ in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. Our faith and practice is ancient but also relevant. We seek a 3rd way that balances scripture, reason and tradition. I am glad to be a part of a community that believes with our hearts and heads and our lives.

#FBF Flashback Friday – Toto “Hold The Line”

Toto was one of the great rock bands of the 1970’s and 1980’s. “Hold The Line” which was released in 1978 is a reminder of what a great rock song can be.

Six Word Story

Every blog needs music and rhythm.

#TBT Throwback Thursday – Kelly Clarkson, Since You Been Gone #idolfinale

In honor of the end of American Idol, I present the original Idol Kelly Clarkson’s video for “Since U Been Gone”.

‘American Idol’ finale: It all ends tonight – CNN.com

“American Idol” is ending after 15 seasons, juggernaut ratings, thousands of aspiring superstars and way too many covers of Whitney Houston songs.

Source: ‘American Idol’ finale: It all ends tonight – CNN.com

I watched the show a couple of times when Lauren Alaina was a finalist against Scotty McCreery. The show has generated some amazing talent from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert. AI left its mark and will never be forgotten in the history of television and of course music.