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!

From A Fortune Cookie

Nothing motivates a man more than to see his boss put in a honest day’s work

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I am second in command in my department at work so this makes me mindful to set an example for others on the job. Everyone needs motivation to do their best and someone to lead the way. My own boss does a good days work so I am looking to him for guidance when needed.

Throwback Thursday

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That’s me in the foreground with a Hiwassee College t-shirt on. This was from 1991 during a co-ed bible study I was a part of in college. This brings back some serious memories. I look like a dork there right out there in front. I miss times like this a little but I am really enjoying the here and now.

It’s Time To Lower That Flag

I support the move of the Confederate flag to a museum or perhaps to the pages of a history book. Americans of all stripes should work towards building a new heritage of inclusion, peace, love and reconciliation. As a southerner that flag does not speak for me because I live in the 21st century, not the 19th. We must all focus on building a new south where people of all races, genders, orientation and religions are free to live without fear.

Six Word Story

My heritage is being made now.

Foo Fighters: Learn To Fly

This is one of their earliest songs but one that sticks in my head. It sounds a little inspirational if you ask me.

A Cody Dog Update

Our Cody boy dog had a growth removed from his ear last Wednesday. The vet had it sent to a pathologist for testing to see if was cancerous or not. Well today we get the call that its NOT cancer so its very good news. So we bought our boy a new toy and a special snack to celebrate. He means a lot to us so we wanted to do something for him. We thank God for this important development.

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