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 Do Practice Religion, Respectfully

Daily writing prompt
Do you practice religion?

My name is Tony and I have been a religious person all my life. My spiritual journey has been one of faith and doubts. My belief in God is a part of who I am but not all that I am. As I have said before I am in no way a perfect believer. No one should be because it requires lots of practice and sometimes you fail but that is OK.

I know that Jesus loves me for who I am as a unique creation. My spiritual life is based on the notion that God is with me and has given me free will to make my own decisions and to make mistakes along the way. I am grateful to be with my missus who is traveling the same road.

My personal practice is based on loving God and my neighbors. Attending worship and having fellowship with fellow believers. I attend the rites and rituals of The Episcopal Church which is a part of the Anglican Communion. From there I find comfort and purpose to make the world better through loving those in my community who are different and even those who are not religious themselves.

As a religious person, I have made it my vow to be respectful to all. God would like it if all his kids would do that. However, when you see injustice you gotta call it out. That means you can’t always be nice and not everyone will like you.

All I ask for is understanding. My faith practice is not up for debate. I will answer questions to the best of my ability. I hope we can still be friends.

Always Ready For Friday

I’m always ready for Friday. I hope you all have a great Friday and weekend ahead.

Wordless Wednesday

Hydrangeas

Bridgerton Season 3, It’s Going To Be Good

OK, I am watching Bridgerton season 3. I like the show because it shows what a progressive view of Regency England could look like with inclusion, body positivity, and equality. I like this take on alternate history because it makes you think a little.

Women have a heavy influence in this world of patriarchy but still have to live within the patriarchal rules where they need a man and his money. But if you ask me, they do just fine on their own.

This season it’s Penelope and Colin who take front and center. This is a character-driven show and I like that. There are lots of stories going on and I think that’s what makes it fun and interesting. This season will be in two parts which is not a bad way to do TV.

Mindless Diversions, Escape Reality

The world in which we live is tough and sometimes hard to deal with. I have been a news junkie throughout my life and I have come to the conclusion we all need some mindless diversions to help us make it through our daily grind. I would never say bury your head in the sand but you know there is only so much reality any of us can stand.

We all need to get away from it all and find something recreational. So no matter how you find your diversions may it be good, mentally healthy, and most importantly fun.

Pentecost Sunday at St. Peter’s

Flower arrangement celebrating Pentecost Sunday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Come Holy Spirit.