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!

The Strongest Steel From A Dumpster Fire

I found this on the Facebook and it is so very true. We all have dumpster fire days. Those are the times that show us the metal we are made of. Fire burns but it also purifies and strengthens things. What do you think of the message of this patch?

Broken A Bone? No. Teeth Are Another Story

Daily writing prompt
Have you ever broken a bone?

I haven’t broken a bone in my 54 years (knock on wood) but I have broken three teeth by accident. All of those broken teeth had to be extracted. That is not fun at all.

Thought Of The Day 06012024

In a world that has Mr. Rogers, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Julia Child, and Bob Ross, with examples of kindness and creativity, why are there so many mean people out there these days? What happened?

Happy Pride Month 2024

It is PRIDE month again and it’s time to celebrate those in the LGBTQIA community doing great things to improve our communities. It’s also a time to be mindful of the challenges they face through cruel legislation and hate. Many of my friends are in the community and all they wish to do is live free of fear. I am proud to be an ally and a safe person to confide in. I love you all good people who are showing your colors this month.

Hello Again Friday!

Our good friend Friday has come back and it’s always welcome. Let’s have the best day possible good people.

The weekend is almost here.

Donald Trump Guilty

Today in New York former president Donald J. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts in a hush-money case that did impact the 2016 election.

This is a country of law and order. A jury of peers rendered a verdict of guilty. NO man or woman is above the law. The question is does America still want to be that in the future.