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!

Blog Post Humor

Seriously, thanks for all the likes and love good people. It’s always appreciated.

No Blooms So Far

Our hydrangea plants have yet to bloom this year. This picture is from eight years ago. I guess they will be late bloomers this year.

Religion In The Workplace

I am on Team Jesus as you may know. However, I don’t believe that it’s appropriate to proselytize in the workplace. Leaving religious pamphlets known as tracts is not a good practice. My experience is that religion at work can be used as a way of singling out people and discriminating based on various criteria.

I go to work to do a job. I don’t go to be indoctrinated and yes indoctrination can go both ways. Sharing your faith should be done by example and action, loving your neighbor and coworker. Also doing a good job for your employer and being kind. I would much rather encounter Christ or any other higher power that way than through a piece of paper left on a bathroom sink. If I ever come across as preachy call me on it.

It’s Monday Again

It’s Monday and let’s get to work or whatever you are doing today.

Something Funny In A Roundabout Way

Close to where I live are two roundabouts. There are others in other places in my city. They are designed to help traffic flow safely but they are confusing. Some drivers really don’t like roundabouts as this graphic would indicate. It’s all funny until someone gets hurt.

Quote Of The Day

We suffer with those who have disappeared, those who have had to flee their homes, and those who have been tortured.

Bishop Oscar Romero