“Fairies Mosquitoes and Remembrance”// Father Daughter 52 Hike Challenge {S2 E12}”

In case missed it. In this week’s adventure we head out to Tenafly Nature Center amid summer heat. We get savagely attacked by mosquitoes and see where Fairies live. Along the way TK explains Fairy lore. But this also happens to mark 6 years of the passing of my wife and TK’s mother. But weContinue reading ““Fairies Mosquitoes and Remembrance”// Father Daughter 52 Hike Challenge {S2 E12}””

“Our New Mexico Expedition”

My daughter spent 13 days on the road, to Las Cruces New Mexico and back. We even drove along old Route 66! Listen to Part 1 today and Part 2 coming later this week. https://anchor.fm/t-anthony-bland/episodes/New-Mexico-Or-Bust-Part-1-e19b4dg

“Healing from loss In The Wilderness/From There To Here {E 8}” on YouTube

In case you missed Ep 8. This episode was different, the story of why and how we begin. Also, Tuesdays are back…

With And Without Her: “Abandoned”

A few days away Hello dear reader, it’s been a while since I’ve spoken to you. I tend to wait until I have something to say. And when it comes to this subject, grief that is, I thought I was done writing about it. Though it is the backdrop today it isn’t the main subject…Continue reading “With And Without Her: “Abandoned””

“With and Without Her: Twilight”

I was sitting on a bench up the hill from the rocky shoreline… the sun setting, the chilly sea breeze whispering across my face and a heavy scent of sea water in the air. My daughter, the youngest, sat on my right side… I don’t know what she was thinking about. The last time weContinue reading ““With and Without Her: Twilight””

“With and Without Her: My Year Alone”

          Sitting on this bench in Battery Park today, in the stifling heat; my mind flashed back to a year ago. Sharol and I trying to get some time together before her operation. Before she wouldn’t able to walk long distances and dance or sit for long periods of time. Before,Continue reading ““With and Without Her: My Year Alone””

“Without Her: The Fate of The Furious…”

       What is the Fate of the Furious?  11 months later and 2 years after our last ride together…       I recently saw the latest thrill ride from the Fast and Furious sequels. Because I’m like my dad and like cars that go zoom! I was not disappointed. Before going, asContinue reading ““Without Her: The Fate of The Furious…””

“Without Her: Sacred Dust”

       I have picked up my pen several times, placed the pad in front of me and yet, I haven’t been able to finish anything. Is it because my muse is missing? Is it laziness? Is it grief? Or perhaps a combination of all of the above…       Last time, dearContinue reading ““Without Her: Sacred Dust””

“Without Her: 9 Months Later, I’m Not Okay”

    I was sitting down watching Nashville the TV show the other week. I was so happy that it returned. Since ABC cancelled it, Country Music Television picked it up. I can’t say I’m anywhere close to liking the writing this season. First off, they are screwing up every relationship on the show, everyone isContinue reading ““Without Her: 9 Months Later, I’m Not Okay””