Articles by Tim Rathz


What it’s like being on the move

Everyone who has moved from one house to another knows how magical the process is. My in-laws recently moved into their new home and everything about their experience reminded me…


Pac(k)-Man

In a world where people are lumped into a million different categories, I’m going to throw one out there for you. In my opinion, when it comes to traveling, there…



Welcome to Grill-osophy 101

I have to come clean. I am a heavy smoker. But it gets even worse than that. I am also a habitual griller. There is no brisket, turkey breast or…


Toddler Traffic Jam Blues

As with everybody, over the years, my worries and anxieties have changed. I’ve always had a reputation to be calm, cool, and collected among my peers, but it’s natural to…


It’s a jungle out there

In my opinion, one of life’s greatest pleasures is going out to eat. When I find a restaurant with good food and service to match, I consider that to be…