Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

The Plate

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Four months after “The Storm,” Regina Robbins sifted through the remains of her home.  The Mississippi Sound had surged inland, reducing the small brick house into a pile of broken dreams and debris. She and the workers from St. Anthony’s … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 28

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The alarm went off and I looked at the radar on my phone. No rain. All clear. I had to get out of bed. Actually, even if it had been pouring, my conscience would have pushed my feet to the … Continue reading →

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Mural sketch for a stairwell

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey
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Inkspots Blog: 10/16/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The State Fairgrounds after the fair reminds me of the 26th of December: Nothing remains but some paper and a few left over decorations.  Once again, the Mississippi State Fair has come and gone. Another year has nearly passed. It … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: 10 Truths About Exercise

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

1. Burpees never get easier. Ever. 2. Ibuprofen and ice are your friend. 3. Getting up early to exercise gives you more energy (which you need to get up early and exercise.) 4. If we could see ourselves doing bear crawls, … Continue reading →

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Monsters

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My son and I were watching the local news and he turned to me and said, “All the news has on it is one shooting after another. I guess monsters really do exist.” I looked at him and felt a … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 26

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I had an epiphany while in the weight room this morning. Of course, it was nearly 30-years too late for my football career, but I think it’s a pretty astute observation (particularly for 5 a.m.) : Football games are won … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 25

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Well, it’s halftime and time to review our fitness game plan. After some reflection, I’m making a few alterations to my plan. I’ve suffered from fatigue this time around (just being dead-dog tired all the time) and need to change … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Let’s start off another week strong!

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Life’s Lightning

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Smoke permeated the Delta sky, turning the cobalt blue sky gray. Farmers were burning off the last of the season’s copious corn crop. Thanks to ethanol, Prince Corn had  recently dethroned King Cotton, making the land around the town of … Continue reading →

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