When your generations superstars begin to pass into eternity you begin to think about your own mortality. We are here for a time on this place called Earth and we must make the most of it. The music of our times is the soundtrack of our lives and it is the artist, the freak, the geek, the eccentric that creates that sound. I am grateful to every person who dared to dream and to make the world a better place. We can be heroes if we dare to go crazy.
Prince Rogers Nelson 1958-2016
One of the greatest musicians of my generation is now with the musical saints that have gone on before. Wow, what more can be said.
#TBT Throwback Thursday – September Visit To Universal Orlando
This picture is taken looking at The Islands of Adventure and The City Walk of Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida during our first visit in September 2015. The river carries guests by boat to their resort hotels on site.
Happy 90th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II!
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday today. As the longest-serving monarch in British history she has seen a lot in her life and has experienced war and peace and has led her country with strength and grace. Happy Birthday your majesty!
Rambling About #WordPress.com
I want to say I am happy with the service and powerful platform provided by WordPress.com. I have some the self hosted thing before and I have found that letting someone else do the heavy lifting is alright with me. Granted I can’t customize as much as I would like without paying for it is not a huge issue. It just makes you more creative that way.
I am grateful and glad for being connected with other great blogging enthusiasts here in this great community. Thanks for following me fellow bloggers and thanks to the staff of WordPress.com for everything.
Tennessee House Fails to Override Veto of Bible as State Book — TIME
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The state House has failed to override Gov. Bill Haslam’s veto of a bill to make Tennessee the first state to designate the Bible as its official book. Forty-three members voted to re-pass the bill, falling short of the 50-vote threshold to turn back to the veto. The Republican governor last week…
via Tennessee House Fails to Override Veto of Bible as State Book — TIME
Government at least in the USA should never endorse one religion over another. As a believer in Christ I don’t think having our sacred scripture as the official book is the best way to live what my faith believes. America and the state of Tennessee is home to people of many faiths as well as many who do not practice any faith. We should remember that our diversity makes us better.
The Tony Burgess Blog 