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!

Why You Should Blog Reason #1018

I have often thought blogging is very therapeutic and gives you a chance to share your woes with others in the same boat. Right now, we need that support for one another. Thanks for your candor and sharing your experiences that can help everyone make it through another day.

As I always say, keep on blogging my friends.

Sunday Reflection: Saving Yourself, Saving Others #SundayReflection

Every person at some point needs saving from something that can mean bad news for them. How that rescue comes varies and is a very individual thing. We find ourselves in a storm that life sends our way, and we need shelter. It could mean you are in trouble and you need someone to bail you out.

For some their higher power is that source of help that can save them from calamity while other folks rely upon their community, friends, partners to help pull them out of certain destruction.

For me I have been gifted grace from my creator. Whereas others are gifted grace by other means. All of which are good. It’s that grace that provides comfort, security, love, and peace.

We all have situations that require a helping hand from somewhere to pull us out of dark places and spaces. It can be tough to ask for that help especially if you aren’t used to asking for it or there is a trust issue that prevents you from seeking that assistance.

My friends, I hope you will reach out and to be safe in your life’s circumstances. We are all in the boat of life together. Saving yourself sometimes means asking for someone to save you and vice versa.

Just Me And The Minion

I’m a big fan of the Minions from Despicable Me. They make me laugh with their hijinks and shenanigans.

Hello There Big Fella

This is a new giraffe at the Zoo here in Chattanooga.

Coronavirus On The Rise Again

It looks like the Coronavirus is having a resurgence. My friends the basics still apply, masks and personal care can help keep the virus under control until a vaccine can be found, produced, and distributed. I care about you all and try to take care of you and yours. Stay well and be safe good people.

Quote Of The Day

“The universe is a pretty big place. It’s bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So, if it’s just us… seems like an awful waste of space. Right?”

Eleanor Arroway as played by Jodie Foster in the movie “Contact”