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I Can Drive 55!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by timfruth

Another year gets tacked on to the old age meter, and that means for me double nickels aka 55. Bob Seger, said it best for me, “I’m older now but still runnin’ against the wind, well I’m older now and … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Football in small town AZ

Posted on September 29, 2012 by timfruth

No replacement referee for me as I hit the road for another Friday night football game. Leaving Payson to go to Joseph City, Arizona for an eight man football game at around 3:20 on a Friday and 110 miles later … Continue reading →

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Climbing up Bear Mountain: How Great Thou Art

Posted on September 28, 2012 by timfruth

It is no secret that I love Sedona. I mean it is much more then infatuation, it is love. So one of the many things I love about Sedona is the abundance of hiking options. Of course I like to … Continue reading →

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Replacement Refs Sacked

Posted on September 28, 2012 by timfruth

We all knew that the controversy in the Packers loss to the Seahawks would be end of the NFL officials’ lockout. Once Aaron Rodgers blasted the NFL, you knew that Jolly Rodger would have to convince the owners that this … Continue reading →

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Replacement Refs and Substitute Teachers

Posted on September 20, 2012 by timfruth

Everybody seems to be on the bandwagon of bashing the replacement referees in the NFL. Even those who hate referees and bash them are now longing for the regular officials to come back. I take a look at how replacement … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Rambling Reflections

Posted on September 3, 2012 by timfruth

As I reflect on another Labor Day that has come and gone in Payson, I am disturbed in what I see in my community, my state, and my country. Please note that I am a fiscal conservative yet believe that … Continue reading →

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Am I Retired? Or am I simply tired once again?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by timfruth

Hmmm. Was I tired into retired? It has been about eight weeks since I “retired” from the public education sector in Arizona. 31 and done. It really has made me think about what next. Surely after 8 weeks of “nothing” … Continue reading →

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Who I Am

Posted on August 29, 2012 by timfruth

Last Sunday, the church that I attend started a new series on “Who I Am”. Donovan led us through an exercise on writing down things that describe “who I am”. Without doubt, we get our identity through a variety of … Continue reading →

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Mayor Evans doesn’t have a Tontozona clue

Posted on August 28, 2012 by timfruth

After watching practice at Camp Tontozona with approximately 50 other individuals that were not part of the team, I am reminded of several comments in the paper of how much ASU brings to Payson in the form of money spent … Continue reading →

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Payson, A Cool Mountain Town?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by timfruth

I have been contemplating about Payson being a cool mountain town as they like to promote but I just don’t get it. I am a critic but only because I know you can be so much better. Now that I … Continue reading →

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