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Author Archives: timfruth
My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part IV: “Celebration”
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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Tagged Carolyn Fruth, El Tovar, Historic Brewing Company, John Carpino, Picazzo’s, Route 66, Tim Fruth, Williams
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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”
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
My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part II: “Into the Great Wide Opening”
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
My Spiritual Sojourn at The Grand Canyon Part I: “Going Down In A Blaze of Glory”
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
Posted in Hiking, Uncategorized
Tagged Bright Angel Trail, Carolyn Fruth, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Brewery, Hiking, Phantom Ranch, Starry Night Stout, Tim Fruth
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Payson Elections Have Left This Voter Disillusioned
I, like many others, thought that the local race for mayor and town council seats would be a race focused on improving the community, building community, and having a vision for the town articulated by the candidates. Am I ever disappointed. … Continue reading
Posted in Payson, Politics, Town Council, Uncategorized
Tagged AZ, Cottonwood, Mayor Kenny Evans, Payson, Payson Elections, Payson Town Council, Randy Robertson, Sedona
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Down by the River, My Adventure on the Colorado River
It was two weeks ago today that I set out on an adventure of a lifetime. Finally, I get to reflect on my trip, up the Colorado River west of the Hoover Dam. Carolyn and I had agreed to go … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, River Trip, Road Trip, Uncategorized
Tagged Candy Boyes, Carolyn Fruth, Cindy Boyes, Colorado River, Kenny Boyes, Rex Boyes, Tim Fruth, Willow Beach
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A Third Day Cinco de Mayo Reflection
What does Cinco de Mayo mean to me? 13 years ago, I bought some tickets so my family and I could go see some band from Atlanta that was playing in North Phoenix. I had recently discovered this southern sounding … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Spiritual, Uncategorized
Tagged Brad Avery, Caitlin Fruth, Cinco de Mayo, David Carr, Jennifer Knapp, Jordyn Fruth, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson, Third Day
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Urban Trails in High Country Communities, No mention of Payson
The April 22, 2013 Arizona Republic had a great article about urban trails in Arizona’s high country communities and there was not one mention of Payson. It is quite sad to me that our community has not figured out that … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Uncategorized
Tagged Andy Romance, Arizona Republic, Flagstaff, Payson, Pinetop, Prescott, Urban Trails
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You Hit Me Like A Bomb
This week has been one of those weeks that will probably not be soon forgotten here in the USA. With the bombing at the Boston Marathon to the fertilizer plant disaster in West, TX all of this has impacted so … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Bombing, Carolyn Fruth, Hit Me Like A Bomb, Mac Powell, Third Day
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Road Trippin’ Flagstaff, AZ for a Packer Victory
Another year has come and gone and once again I have found myself on the road officiating high school basketball. Four days, eight games and I’m thinking that for an old guy, that isn’t too bad. After a three day … Continue reading
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