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About timfruth

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

What Christmas Means to Me

Posted on December 28, 2012 by timfruth

In an irreverent 1970’s SNL skit about Christmas, Steve Martin is asked, “Uncle Steve, What does Christmas mean to you?” His answer is quite a story and I have the audio for you to listen to. So with that in mind, … Continue reading →

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December 14, 2012–A date which will live in infamy

Posted on December 14, 2012 by timfruth

The unimaginable has happened. It is with a heavy heart and teared up eyes that I try to make sense of a tragedy that is unthinkable. To imagine that today a domestic act of terror in the killing of innocent … Continue reading →

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Back in Black with stripes: On the Floor Again, Thunderstruck

Posted on December 6, 2012 by timfruth

After being on the “disabled” list for several weeks, was I ever excited to be on the road officiating high school basketball. Being on the “unable to perform” list for officiating is not where one wants to be but it … Continue reading →

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Trouble Man: Taxes, Death, and Trouble

Posted on November 30, 2012 by timfruth

I have been kicking back and listening to one of my all time favorite voices, the late great Marvin Gaye. Nobody sang quite like Marvin and he really speaks to my frame of mind. His song “Trouble Man” just might … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: The Movie

Posted on November 26, 2012 by timfruth

Today I ventured out for a matinee movie with my daughter, Jordyn. I suppose this is one of the advantages of not being employed as in retired that you can go to the less expensive matinees. With that being said, … Continue reading →

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Elections over: Are You Ready for Some Football

Posted on November 6, 2012 by timfruth

Forget all the election stuff and lets focus on what really represents rural America and that is Friday Night Football. The past two weeks have found me in Holbrook, AZ, you know the place that has the teepees for motel … Continue reading →

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Another Homecoming: Payson vs Coronado

Posted on October 22, 2012 by timfruth

Another Friday night football game and I believe my 4th homecoming game this year and this was a real nail biter. It was homecoming night for Payson High School and in someways a homecoming for me as it was the … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Debate: My take on Round 2

Posted on October 16, 2012 by timfruth

I like many others watched the “great” debate and what I took out of it was probably different then most. I was embarrassed for the candidates. You might call it a debate but I call it a civil war. Yep, … Continue reading →

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I was Thunderstruck: Friday Night Football in the White Mountains

Posted on October 13, 2012 by timfruth

Snowflake vs Round Valley. Snowflake Homecoming. Big Game. Once again it was Friday, and time to get out on the road traveling as the traveling man. Nice cool evening for football with a full house in Snowflake. Snowflake has been … Continue reading →

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Turn the Page: Refereeing on the Road

Posted on October 9, 2012 by timfruth

Growing up in the 1970’s in the midwest, I became a huge Bob Seger fan and I am to this day. I often find myself on the road cranking up the Seger I grew up with. One of my very … Continue reading →

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