Articles by Tim Rathz

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…



Stuff that annoys me, part 1

I have been blessed with a wonderful life. So, in return I try not to be overly cynical of the world around me. That being said, I also love to…


COVID cuts

March 2020. Just four short years ago. A time we’d all like to forget. It was the month that kicked off all the madness. Just not the type of March…