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!

The World Needs More Canada

From the Indigo Bookstore at Eaton Centre in Toronto.

The world needs more Canada! I am supporting this wholly great sovereign nation against those from my country, the United States, who want to do harm to it.

The World Today

Today is the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 riots on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. It looks like Trump got away with that one. Also, congress certified Trump’s election in November 2024. All of that sucks. I hate Donald Trump.

Justin Trudeau announced he is stepping down as Canada’s prime minister and Labour Party leader. I like Justin, he’s cool. I don’t relish the Conservative Party leader Pierre Polievere being elected in March or April.

I am sure there are other things to be in a tizzy about. I don’t think I want to hear them. But the day isn’t over yet.

The Future Or The Past

Daily writing prompt
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?

I find it easy to talk about the past because I have already been there. Memories can be fuel for conversation. Nostalgia can be a powerful thing. Retro things like media and culture can be comforting. The problem comes when you want to live in the past. That can inhibit growth and change that can be healthy.

It’s really hard to think about the future when there seems to be uncertainty and fear. Sure, it’s good to dream but those hopes need to be tempered as events unfold. There is a definite mystery to the future. You don’t know what is going to happen there. The picture below was generated using Artificial Intelligence. I don’t know how far in the future this will be?

Some Pro Wrestling Thoughts For 2025

What is happening in AEW, NJPW, Stardom, CMLL, Rev Pro, and ROH is what professional wrestling should be. World-class competition provides opportunities to men and women all across the globe. Professional wrestling should never be restricted to one company. I also want to elevate the independent promotions who are providing local action in their communities. We should never diminish any athlete or the promotion they work for that wants to make the sport the best it can be.

Pro Tip 32513

When the weather gets around 30-35 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 to -5 Celsius) outside you can put your drinks out to chill down well. It’s free refrigeration and your drinks will be ice-cold and refreshing.

Something True. Something Funny.

There is truth in this meme. Essential truth in which all agree I think.