021.1 - Moving Past Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton might have blown through Tampa with a vengeance, but it also gifted my family and me the chance to hit pause and reconnect during a chaotic time. I'm taking a short break from new episodes of Our Dead Dads to share these personal updates. We were fortunate to come away from the storm mostly unscathed, though it temporarily zapped our connectivity. The silver lining? We got to unplug, tackle a thousand-piece puzzle, and make the most of some rare downtime. While the storm kept me from working on the podcast, it also gave me moments of reflection and gratitude, particularly as I gear up for some exciting personal milestones like my birthday and Halloween.I'm thrilled to announce that my youngest sister, Helene, will join me for Episode 22 on October 29th, marking both my birthday and our return to regular programming. Before then, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to some key players who made the storm's aftermath a little easier to bear. A big shout-out goes to Denis Phillips, the ever-reliable chief meteorologist at ABC Action News in Tampa, whose calm demeanor and thorough coverage were a beacon amidst the chaos. And a massive thank you to Tampa's local radio stations for their invaluable updates on shelters, sandbags, and power restorations. Tampa's Emergency Personnel, the linemen and linewomen who are still working around the clock to get everyone's lights back on, we take so many things for granted and we have all of you to thank for keeping us safe, and literally keeping the lights on. Check out Denis Phillips' Etsy Shop link below, where the proceeds from your purchases for the remainder of October will go toward the victims of Hurricne Milton. Your patience during this hiatus means the world to me, and I can't wait to be back with fresh episodes and more poignant conversations around grief and healing. Thank you to everyone for the love and support you have shown Our Dead Dads and all those affected by the recent storms. Get ready because 2024 will finish strong and 2025 will start even stronger!DENIS PHILLIPS' LINKS:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisphillipsweathermanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisphillipsabcweather/Denis's Hurricane Rules and Hurricane Preparedness List: https://tidings.town.news/g/tampa-fl/n/211939/denis-philips-hurricane-storm-rules-and-prep-listRule #7 Etsy Shop: https://rule-7-stuff-2.creator-spring.com/Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/