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!

Status Update

I’ve had better days at work. I’m also not feeling it today. Wednesday is weird for me for some reason.

Yom Kippur – A Time Of Atonement – #yomkippur

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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services…(From Wikipedia)

To all my friends who are celebrating this high holy holiday I wish you peace and grace from G-d and come together in community to ask and seek forgiveness.

Working Hard For One Another

When you work hard for others there is a hope they will return the favor. It’s important to never take people for granted or to take advantage of them. I believe good relationships start from a place of mutual respect and care whether it be at work or in ones personal life.