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Chalk This One Up as a Mistake

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?

(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”

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”

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”

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”

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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