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!

I Too Have Been Bullied

I have been bullied in my life and it’s not fun. Whenever I see it being done to the least of these then I call it what it is and that is hate. No one should ever have to go through that. Perhaps those who bully for fun or to advance their agenda need to be removed from the position in which they have power or influence over others. What I am seeing in the world we live in is tragic and is costing people their lives. God be with those who are trying escape spiritual, political, emotional and social bullying.

Women and Bullying

Mary the mother of Jesus is a venerated saint of the Christian church. A woman held in high regard. However her “daughters” suffer much religious persecution. Jesus told us to love one another and that all are one in him. To see how women are treated by the system of evangelical Christianity that has put many bad people in power is quite disappointing and frightening. Women seem to be bullied more than ever and that is something that people should stand up against. The women of the world deserve better than what they are getting from men.

Flashback Friday – 25th High School Reunion


This year is my 30th High School reunion. This Flashback Friday is from my 25th High School reunion. I’m a member of the class of 1988 of Red Bank High School in Chattanooga TN.

Harassment Of Women

To all the women who have had to endure unnecessary harassment I am sorry you went through the horrible treatment you faced. You didn’t deserve it. As a man I’m sorry for all you have had to live with in the aftermath. Grace and peace to you and your family.

Throwback Thursday #TBT – Thinking of Colder

Thinking of colder days and snow. Let’s hope for some more seasonal weather it’s too hot where I live at the moment.

A Bunch of Bologna

Thick cut bologna sandwich and tater tots from Merv’s Hamburgers. This was a really good sandwich featuring good fried bologna with cheese, lettuce and pickle. Something familiar but different for dinner last night.