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!

It’s One Of Those Mornings

Let’s see how the day goes. Have a good Monday good people.

Sunday Reflection: The Thing About Giving

The act of giving is a very human act. It does not always require a huge sacrifice. Small gifts and acts from many can add up and make big things happen. Yes, we live in a time when our ability to give is tapped out. We are fatigued and weary. It’s OK to feel that way.

Giving has unique ways of presenting itself and when you least expect it you have made a impact in someone’s life.

When you feel as if you can’t do any more know that what you have done is enough. The wonderful thing about gifts is that they can multiply and impact many lives. Fish and loaves of bread come to mind. Gifts can take the form of time, talents, treasure and so much more.

Giving can be a gift to the giver and receiver. May we all find a little more to give when we have the chance.

Quote Of The Day

The underlying message of the Neighborhood is that if somebody cares about you, it’s possible that you’ll care about others. ‘You are special, and so is your neighbor’ – that part is essential: that you’re not the only special person in the world. The person you happen to be with at the moment is loved, too.

Fred Rogers from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood

Be Yourself, Make Waves

This resonates with me about being yourself. Just by doing that you can make big waves in the world. My friends be who you are made to be and you will be a lunar lunatic.

Black Sheep Roll Call

I’m a black sheep, what about you?

Hazy Day Of Summer

This picture is from the eighth floor of Erlanger Hospital where I had a doctor’s appointment this morning. There is some smoke in the distance that is from the western wildfires that has been carried by the jet stream.