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!

Something About Greed and Fear

Greed and fear rear their ugly heads as a spiritual issue that impacts the soul. Those who use fear and greed as ways to manipulate others need repentance. There’s a lot of it going around these days.

Hi, It’s Monday Again

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This is true, going to sleep on Sunday will cause Monday. Whatever you are doing today make it awesome! Have the best Monday possible good people.

 

You Should Try #Chattanooga

I found this on Facebook. Its in response to a new telephone area code Nashville is getting. But you know I love my hometown and want all the best people and stuff to make it even better. Chattanooga is awesome!

Sunday Morning Flapjacks

These flapjacks from Chattanooga’s Daily Ration were great.

My Name Said British Style

Without sounding weird but I do love hearing my first name said in a British accent. It’s quite nice.

The Cost Of Saying “No” Too Many Times

You can only say “no” too many times before people stop asking you to be a part of something. I understand too well that saying “yes” too many times can deplete your mind, body and soul. Saying “no” frequently means giving up possible opportunities that can change your life and the lives of others.

The solution could be prioritizing ones life so that there can be some balance but even then its easy to decline instead of accept. Professionally you have to say yes every now and then to indicate you still have interest in growth and advancement in your chosen field. Personally it means giving value to relationships of family and friends that you want to be a part of their lives.  Just saying “no” just to say “no” out of habit can be a problem for you down the road.

It takes courage either way to say yes and to say no. You just have to figure out what means more to you.