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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!

Tunes Tuesday: Olivia Newton John – Xanadu

I absolutely love this movie and the music from it. Some have called it cheesy and bad but they are wrong. This flick is about music and love and dreaming a little. Everyone needs a muse like Olivia Newton John right?

Our Month Long Harry Potter Film Fest

In September we are going to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. So to prepare for our vacation we are watching all the Harry Potter movies over again. We have made it through “The Prisoner of Azkaban” the one featuring Gary Oldman as Sirius Black. These movies originated from JK Rowling are a significant part of the childhoods and second childhoods of many. Indeed this series of movies are a modern instant classic.

Rambling About Being Social

Humans for the most part are social creatures. Perpetual isolation goes against our nature. Granted some people like to be alone but even then the need for interaction is good for them. We cannot think of ourselves as an island out there in a vast ocean. Every human being is connected in one way or another through something. No matter who you are there are times when you need a warm embrace that reminds you that you are indeed special. We all need that company that helps us get through life when tough times come. People are informed by the conversations they have with others who share their experiences. Learning from others is important to help us not make the same mistakes they have made. Everyone needs somebody, somebody to hold. Being social is being very human indeed.

Music Monday – Asia: Heat of the Moment

Today’s Music Monday is by ASIA “Heat of the Moment” From 1982. This record was a big hit back in the day.

A New Church Experience

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This morning we worshipped at St. Peters Episcopal Church here in Chattanooga. The air conditioning was broken here in the nave/sanctuary so we worshipped in the fellowship hall. They were friendly and we felt welcomed. It’s a beautiful church that also has a school attached.

Another Milestone! 1000 Posts @wordpressdotcom

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Congratulations on writing 1000 posts on The Blog of Tony Burgess!

OH my! Already? I have been here since April and now I have 1000 posts. Wow! That escalated quickly. Thanks for keeping me around.