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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!
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Star Trek: Picard – Farewell Next Generation Crew – Non-Spoilerly Review #StarTrek

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As a Star Trek fan, I embrace all of Trek. It’s what Gene Roddenberry had in mind I believe. Tonight was the series finale of Star Trek: Picard and I must say it hit me in all the feels. There was lots of high-quality fan service here and I was drinking it like a great wine from Chateau Picard Winery.

Saying farewell to The Next Generation crew was sad and I am glad their story concluded in the way they did it. Picard featured some of the best writing and direction of any TV show in recent times. Yes, I am biased. I believe they have set the franchise up for the future with new stories to tell and to seek out new life and new civilizations.

Thanks to the Picard cast and crew for three great seasons of action and adventure. To the Next Generation team thank you for taking us on a sentimental journey and bringing us a fitting farewell.

This was awesome. Live Long and Prosper.

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The Yearly Taxing Situation

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Today, April 18, 2023, is when individual income taxes are due in the United States. I am glad to pay my taxes. To me, it’s the cost of living in a community or country that provides you with services such as education, sanitation, fire service, police protection, national defense, maintained roads, and other things that make life better. However when you get hit with a tax bill more than you thought it would be it’s a true shock to the system.

Sure it’s a matter of having enough money and enough withheld from your paycheck but still it’s not an easy pill to swallow. I guess it means making adjustments and rolling with the punches. Death and taxes are indeed life’s certainties.

Also don’t forget to pay the cheese tax to your dog. If you don’t know what I am talking about go on YouTube or Instagram and search for it.

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Hello There Monday

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Welp it’s Monday and we have a new week that awaits. Have a great day good people.

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Music Of The Spirit

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This morning my priest started a series of faith formation classes on music and how it informs and inspires believers spiritually. It’s about engaging the heart as well as the soul in coming closer to one’s higher power. Music can move you more than just words alone.

How Sweet The Sound from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, TN.

Music has a long history in religious life. Its expression comes in various genres and different sects of Christianity and other faiths. Coming from a Team Jesus perspective I can say that music is an integral part of everything done in the church. In the coming weeks, I will be posting about what we are learning and hopefully listening to.

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Listen, Watch, Play

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Listen to Back To The Future. Watch Back To The Future. Play Super Mario Brothers.

What about you? Comment below.

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Celebrating Nine Years At Blood Assurance

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Today I celebrate nine years on the job at Blood Assurance. I thank Telercruiters past and present who I have shared the responsibility of recruiting donors to our facilities and mobile units. It has been a rewarding challenge to be a part of saving 3 lives with each donation. I hope I have done my best in this time to serve and hopefully inspire a little. The work continues and never ends