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Grand Canyon 2021: Falling Feels Like Flying ‘Til You Hit The Ground

Posted on July 18, 2021 by timfruth

In a typical year, Carolyn organizes a trip to the Grand Canyon and our 2020 trip was canceled due to Covid Restrictions for staying on the North Rim. This year, Jordyn and Carolyn booked a cabin on the North Rim … Continue reading →

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I Will Still Rise

Posted on September 29, 2019 by timfruth

‘Cause when, when the fire’s at my feet again And the vultures all start circling They’re whispering, you’re out of time But still, I rise This is no mistake, no accident When you think the final nail is in, think … Continue reading →

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Counting Stars: Everything That Kills Me Makes Me Feel Alive

Posted on September 20, 2016 by timfruth

Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep Dreaming about the things that we could be But baby, I’ve been, I’ve been praying hard Said no more counting dollars We’ll be counting stars Yeah we’ll be counting stars I see this … Continue reading →

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Live Like You Were Dying: Grand Canyon Adventure, Part 2: The Climb

Posted on October 11, 2015 by timfruth

The struggles I’m facing The chances I’m taking Sometimes might knock me down But no, I’m not breaking I may not know it But these are the moments that I’m gonna remember most, yeah Just gotta keep going And I, … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Sojourn at the Grand Canyon Part III: “The Rising”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by timfruth

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”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by timfruth

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”

Posted on September 8, 2014 by timfruth

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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