Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Purpose

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The carnival engaged all five senses. Bright colors, the smell of fried food and cheers of happy children permeated the fairgrounds like oil on canvas. The late fall afternoon found a young mother walking her five-year-old son quickly through the … Continue reading →

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Innovation Month needs to be Innovation Daily

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I went to Hob Nob yesterday (it’s the Mississippi Economic Council’s signature event). Think Neshoba County Fair without red dirt, harness racing and cabins. There are speeches from politicians, gobs of banana pudding and more importantly, the opportunity to shoot … Continue reading →

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A Spirit That Lives On

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Banjo’s heart was too big to just love one family. We were his third (and forever) home and everyone who met him, loved him. His sweet nature and amazing will to live touched so many people — me included. And … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 36

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My sleep is like a drop of rain in the desert: Every minute is precious. Of course, it was not to be this morning. Pip woke me up 20 minutes early. I cursed her as she sniffed around the bushes outside … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 35

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I woke up at 5:11 this morning — which is about an hour too late to make my morning workout. I got up and did some promotional work on the book. Probably should have gone running but I was pretty … Continue reading →

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When Dreams come to Life

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The driver could have parallel parked an aircraft carrier. I stood amazed as he threaded the needle of the parking lot with his 18-wheeler. The books were here. Banjo’s Dream was finally here! Over 5,100 of them to be exact. … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 34

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

There’s a magic point in an exercise program when you go from what you can’t do to what you can. I’ve crossed that point and frankly, some days I am amazed at what I can accomplish physically. Because I’m not … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 33

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Had the Paul Lacoste version of Daylight Savings Time this morning. A film crew from a PBS documentary was in Mississippi to report on how fat we are. So I joined my 6 a.m. brothers and sisters and went through … Continue reading →

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