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Mentioned In Good Company

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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

 

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Man Sick

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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.

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Daily Prompt: Tempted

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Being tempted is a very human thing. Life is a buffet of choices that provides plenty of temptations whether it be another cookie or a really fancy gadget or buying a car you really can’t afford. Everyone is tempted by something or another. There is a song that has a line “tempted by the fruit of another” and that sort of temptation is what gets people in trouble and can wreck lives. Sometimes we lead each other into temptation because we want what the other guy has so that means keeping up with the Joneses and we all know how that turns out. Resisting being tempted is easier said than done.

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Daily Prompt: Crossing

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Crossing in simple terms means going from one spot to another. Going from one side of a street to another sometimes requires help of a crossing guard who can stop traffic and to keep you safe. It’s a place that where you can transition safely. People every day are crossing from life to the afterlife. In many places its where rail and roads cross over one another. Without crossing we would just be left in the same place.

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Happy New Year 2017 To Everyone Around The World! #newyearsday

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To my family, friends and blogging community I wish you a Happy New Year 2017.

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My Last Post of 2016, I Think

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This has been a challenging year for many and a time of great loss for the global cultural community. Many of our icons and heroes have left us. Some of us have had personal situations that have tested us. We have seen political and national unrest. Life is about to get more interesting as we head into 2017.

No matter our situation we have comfort in holding close to the things that truly matter such as family, friendship and faith. In the coming year we have to come together to make a difference individually and collectively. Our world needs us now more than ever.

As bloggers we have an obligation to decrease the suck we see in the world. Our global outreach can make a true difference. No matter what we have a passion for we have to share it so others can be see the light.

My friends I wish you nothing but the best and as we look into the new year we will see great opportunities to do good things because the bad stuff will keep coming. Grace and peace everyone. Have a very Happy New Year.