Articles by Tim Rathz

Cupid is as Cupid does

There’s love in the air. There’s romance. There’s chocolate. There’s a weird flying baby with a bow and arrow. That’s right, it’s that heart-laden holiday called Valentine’s Day. And seriously…

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The Resolution Revolution

Now that the holidays are over and we’re all fat and broke, we can begin to concentrate on the annual promises we make to ourselves for a few days in…



The Ticket Master

Like for many families, the last three months of the year starts the whirlwind of busyness for us. It seems like Halloween leads directly into Thanksgiving, then to Christmas and…


A few simple words

There are moments in life that can really put what’s important into perspective. They may not necessarily happen often, but we encounter these moments from time to time. If we…


A pirate looks at Forty-something

One of my favorite all-time artists is the late, great Jimmy Buffett. He wrote and performed songs for Parrotheads, like me, for decades. I’ve always been able to take his…


Say Hey SoHa!

Another summer’s almost gone, and a lifetime of memories have been taken from it. Barbecues, pools, popsicles, and outdoor parties. So much fun to be had. And, of course, there…


What the duck?

I have always loved the look of a Jeep. They are fun vehicles that I picture myself driving around in a beach town. I know Jeep drivers have an understanding…


Oh, what a WONDERful world

If you’re a history buff, like me, you have probably seen documentaries about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You can easily check YouTube, the History Channel, or a…