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

Posted on March 12, 2015 by timfruth

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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50 Shades of Red–A Valentine’s Day Adventure

Posted on February 16, 2015 by timfruth

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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Feelin’ Alright: With a Little Help From My Friends. Joe Cocker, you will be missed.

Posted on December 24, 2014 by timfruth

Hearing the news that Joe Cocker had passed on at the age of 70, really hit me. Joe was one of my all time favorite rockers who could take any song and make it his own. Joe Cocker was one … Continue reading →

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Ragnarians at Last: Baby We Were Born to Run

Posted on November 15, 2014 by timfruth

I have finished my runs at the Ragnar and I am worn out. Several months ago when completing a run with my Nike Running App, I noticed that I had a strange number of miles completed. Was it a sign? Knowing … Continue reading →

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Running on Empty: Life at the Ragnar Part II

Posted on November 12, 2014 by timfruth

The trail run is on. I have forgotten to mention that we are the Beauties and the Beasts team and each team has its own interesting name. As the 4th runner on the team in the rotation, my first run … Continue reading →

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Running On Empty: Life at the Ragnar Part I

Posted on November 12, 2014 by timfruth

Jackson Browne’s old song really nailed my weekend run at the 2014 Ragnar Trail Run at McDowell Mountain. Running on, running on empty Running on, running blind Running on, running into the sun But I’m running behind Months ago I … Continue reading →

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Crosstown Traffic: A Friday Night Halloween Road Trip

Posted on November 5, 2014 by timfruth

Nothing like being on the road, traveling, another edition of Friday Night Football. It is a “spooktacular” type of day being Halloween and working high school football. This time I get to take Carolyn on the road since the game … Continue reading →

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“I’m Your Huckleberry”: Good times on the Huckaby

Posted on October 29, 2014 by timfruth

Two of my favorite scenes from the movie Tombstone involve Doc Holiday stating (to those who sought to have conflict with him) “I’m your huckleberry.” What does that have to do with a Huckaby? Well that saying was an old saying … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Job In The World: My Motherly Thoughts

Posted on October 14, 2014 by timfruth

Anybody who knows me knows that I am a fiscal conservative.  (aka “Frugal Fruth”, “Tightwad Tim)  I was struck by a comment I read the other day on Facebook. (Evidently she was asked to take this down by somebody since … Continue reading →

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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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