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About timfruth

Longtime public educator who retired. Love the outdoors and rapidly adjusting to a new me.

Cinco de Mayo: A Journey Back In “Time” when you “Took My Place”

Every year when Cinco de Mayo comes around, I am always ready for a house party. No not because it is an opportunity to drink Mexican beers, but rather I always reflect back to a Cinco de Mayo celebration many … Continue reading

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Celebration: We Are Gonna Celebrate Your Party With You

My life has just been frenetic lately as I race around every weekend doing something. It was just a weekend ago last that we were celebrating my mother in law’s birthday. So Carol, this party blog is for you. With … Continue reading

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The Lone Ranger and Tonto Ride Again: AKA Tim and Norm Hit the Road

What would any weekend be these days without hanging out with my friend Norm on a Saturday refereeing football? Norm is one of the most loyal guys I know and we have had many an adventure that sometimes would be … Continue reading

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It was only Friday: But Sunday’s Comin’

The Easter Season is always a time of year where I reflect on things in my own life. We all have our ups and our downs and go through some rough black Fridays. So with that thought in mind, I … Continue reading

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Bicycle: I want to ride it where I like

Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride it where I like Freddy Mercury Michael … Continue reading

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Travelin’ Man: These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul

Travelin’ man, love when I can Turn loose my hand ’cause I’m goin’ Travelin’ man, catch if you can But sooner than later I’m goin’ Sometimes at night, I see their faces I feel the traces they left on my … Continue reading

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You know a dream is like a river: A Sunday Trip to Fossil Creek

The River You know a dream is like a river Ever changin’ as it flows And a dreamer’s just a vessel That must follow where it goes Trying to learn from what’s behind you And never knowing what’s in store … Continue reading

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Money, Money, Money–Obtaining the Stash the eBay Way

Money, get away Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay Money, it’s a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash New car, caviar, four star daydream Think I’ll buy me a football team … Continue reading

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I’m Walking On Sunshine–The Journey Continues

I feel alive, I feel the love, I feel the love that’s really real I feel alive, I feel the love, I feel the love that’s really real I’m on sunshine, baby, oh Oh, yeah, I’m on sunshine, baby Oh, … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Red–A Valentine’s Day Adventure

Valentine’s Day is a special time when you hope to spend the day with the love of your life. There is always a commercial connection since retailers sure hope you break out the pocketbook and spend your way to happiness. Of course being known … Continue reading

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