Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

A Better Day

This has been a tough week. A REALLY tough week. We’ve been pummeled, beat and smacked around by bad news. First, the week started with the horrifying Boston Marathon bombing. We watched the explosion on our TVs, saw blood splattered across … Continue reading

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Thursday Free-For-All

Prating for the folks in West, Texas. Talk about horrific. Today will be a better day. P.s. severe weather tonight. Be on the lookout.

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SHORT STORY: Finishing the race

The TV glowed as the man sat alone in the living room. It was nearly midnight and the rest of his family was asleep. Sleep had evaded him. Now, it was him, the cable news anchor and his memories. Memories … Continue reading

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Good morning! Hope you have a great day.

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Cartoon: Why we run

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Running the Risk

I got home last night and was on edge.  The Boston Marathon bombing had disturbed me more than it probably should have. I mean, c’mon, I wasn’t there. I wasn’t anywhere near Boston. But in my mind — well, in … Continue reading

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How Good Wins the Day

I am a runner. I run for many different reasons: Weight control, endorphins, the beauty of nature and the comradeship of other runners. I have run a marathon. A the age of 42, I ran the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon … Continue reading

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Ran this morning like I do most mornings. Thought about the Boston Marathon. I’ve run one (The Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C.) so I had no problem imagining myself being there.  Then I thought about the heroics of the … Continue reading

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Monday Free-For-All

Good morning! Happy tax day.

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Sunday Free-For-All

Good morning! A wind-advisory is now in place over much of Mississippi. You might have noticed. At least it will dry out the grass so I can cut it.

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