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!

Chattanooga, Tennessee Goes To The Polls

The city of Chattanooga goes to the polls today to elect our mayor and city council. I’m voting for Mayor Tim Kelly who has done a good job so far. Get out and vote fellow Chattanoogans. Democracy on the local level is so important.

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly

My Middle Name

Daily writing prompt
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My formal name is Anthony Leon Burgess. The name Leon comes from my maternal grandfather, whose middle name was also Leon. I bear his middle name proudly because he was a good man who I looked up to throughout my life. I also like the way my name flows, too.

Something About Not Wearing Suits

President Zelinskyy didn’t wear a suit to the White House, and he is a hero. Maybe we need more people who don’t wear suits, getting things done and making the world a better place. It seems like some people in suits are making the world worse.

Oh, Yeah… Hello, March

It was a busy first day of March for me that I forgot it’s March 1st. I hope that makes sense. Hello, March. Let’s hope for the best while expecting something else.

Prayers For Ukraine Coming From Chattanooga

This display at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee is in support and petitioning for prayers for peace in Ukraine. The country is in need of an end of the conflict that has caused much death and destruction.

The Wisdom of Jimmy Carter

United States President Jimmy Carter’s words of wisdom still resonate especially in times like these.