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A Note About My Political Posts

It’s no secret I lean left/liberal and I make no apologies for that. One week from today we in the United States will have a new president and that scares the hell out of me. Sometimes you have to speak out about things that deeply concerns you and this is one of those times. You can’t be silent when you see something wrong or threatening. I have too many friends who are scared out of their minds because they are looking at their lives being severely impacted by the desire by some to discriminate and turn back the clock when things were good for them. People on the fringes are in peril. Something has to be done before it’s too late.

If you wish to stop following me I understand. What is happening is too important not to say something to defend the rights of 100% of our population. Too much is at stake. Now is the time to act.

Thank you for your care and the space to express myself. Even when we disagree we can be civil, courteousness.

Friday, January 13, 2017, Yep It’s Friday The 13th

So, it’s Friday the 13th. Anyone superstitious or anything like that? Avoid black cats, breaking mirrors and that sort of thing. For some there is a fear of this day, while others brush it off. Have the best day possible everyone.

Support For Journalists, Writers and Fellow #Bloggers #journalists

journalist-ashx_I am not a journalist but I am a blogger and therefore share a brother and sisterhood of those who are keeping us all informed about the world around us. When you attack a journalist who is an essential part of our democracy then you undermine society. Bloggers, journalists, writers, reporters are all a part of keeping the shadows of the world illuminated so that no one can do nefarious things that can harm people.

The notion of fake news is a subjective one but there are a lot of news outlets who are doing the hard work of reporting the facts. Sure journalists are human and they don’t always get things right but more times than not they are accurate and factual. Without them we don’t know whats going on out there. So to those who are on the front lines in the news gathering business you have my support.

Six Word Story

Breathing is important in keeping cool.

Mentioned In Good Company

A couple of bloggers recently mentioned my blog in their blogs and I was very honored to be among great company. I have been mentioned by other bloggers too and I thank them for their interest in what I do.

This is what Jason @ Opinionated Man had to say.

Tony Burgess – https://tonyburgess1969.net/

I’ll be very disappointed if Tony isn’t as great of a guy as I think he is. His posts are so unassuming and his humor strikes me in the right way. I’ve enjoyed my connection with this blogger and I would suggest his website to any new WordPress user.

This is what Jess @ Shopgirl Anonymous had to say

Blogger of the Year:Tony Burgess
When I first saw Tony’s blog I was at a loss, his posts were short, and at the time I would have called them status updates more than I would blog posts.   But for over a year I have followed him to work, enjoyed delicious dinners with he and his amazing wife.  I have gone to the movies with him, and enjoyed the sites of (one of my favorite spots in Tennessee) Chattanooga all from the comforts of my couch in my living room.  Tony is active in supporting his followers, and feels more like a friend and less like just another subscription on your blog wall.  He is your break from monotonous poetry and overstated advice columns, he is real, authentic, and a breath of fresh air. He is the guy, that everybody knows his name, you find some exotic new blog that’s way off the beaten path, chances are you will find his comments there too.

One thing about my blog is that I post about the world around me and what is going on in my head. Having come from Tumblr I have taken the concept of smaller, shorter posts here so you can visit, read and get on to the next post of mine or someone else. I want to thank Jess and Jason among others who have appreciated my brand of blogging.

Four things I would advise any blogger to do and none of these things is rocket science or brain surgery.

  • Post frequently – It builds an audience and keeps your skills sharp
  • Be authentic – Be yourself
  • Be the star of their own blog – Your blog is about you first
  • Keep on blogging – Never stop blogging

 

Man Sick

I have had some sort of sinus/head cold sort of thing. Needless to say I haven’t felt well the past couple of days. As a dude I am not good at being sick because I am not sick very often. There are all sorts of memes about men being sick and how they are such babies about it. Well I can be a baby about it. Do you have to be sick all the time to be good at it? Is being sick something you really want to have to practice?

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Anyway this man has a cold thingy and I am determined to survive it because I don’t want to be one of those guys who is a whiny baby because there are people who are genuinely sick in a chronic way and they genuinely suffer. I can’t imagine me if I were really bad off because I would be the saddest thing you ever did see.

One thing I admire is the woman who is sick but still has to take care of her kids, spouse and go to work because she doesn’t have a choice.