Monthly Archives: September 2014

BJ Little: A brother in arms

Posted on September 20, 2014 by timfruth

How do I begin? First and foremost I have loved and respected BJ Little as a friend and officiating partner for close to 20 years now. We first met in the early 1990’s and I have watched him grow from … Continue reading →

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Chalk This One Up as a Mistake

Posted on September 19, 2014 by timfruth

Recently, the Payson town council was prepared to vote on a new ordinance that would ban chalk from parks. http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2014/sep/13/chalky-desperado-crackdown/ The ordinance would further not allow using charcoal in grills at the park. It would prohibit climbing fences, buildings and other structures. Even … Continue reading →

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Payson High School Banners Boost Spirits? Inclusive or Noninclusive?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by timfruth

(It was unintended on my part to make this into a “race” issue. I have edited out any references to race. My focal point is inclusion of all students in spirit related activities.) As a previous teacher and administrator of Payson High … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part IV: “Celebration”

Posted on September 13, 2014 by timfruth

It is Saturday morning and we are are on top of the world! Well at least we have made it to the top of South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I think we look pretty good for not sleeping for 30 … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by timfruth

Can’t see nothin’ in front of me Can’t see nothin’ coming up behind Make my way through this darkness I can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds me Lost track of how far I’ve gone How far I’ve gone, … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part II: “Into the Great Wide Opening”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by timfruth

As we head down the Bright Angel Trail, my confidence begins to erode. Where did the moon go? It is dark and our head lamps are going to be our only light. Carolyn and I are in good moods considering all … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part I: “Going Down In A Blaze of Glory”

Posted on September 8, 2014 by timfruth

Every story has a beginning and this is the beginning. About a month ago, my wife Carolyn is looking up at a full moon (the one in the sky) and says to me, “What do you think about hiking down … Continue reading →

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