Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Same story, different accent

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The images on the screen were all too familiar.  As I watched the coverage of Sandy’s aftermath, my psychic scars from Katrina began to burn. There were wrecked homes from the storm surge.  Seen that. Frustrated citizens in Staten Island … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! TGIF!

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Come see Santa and me!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Tomorrow, Santa and I are doing a book signing together and sure would like to see you there!   It’s for his new book, “Santa’s Wish,” a wonderful book that he wrote (and sang) and I illustrated.  Fried Chicken & … Continue reading →

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The little brown puppy

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

This year’s Barbie & Marshall Halloween Blood Drive was another success (over 350 donors).  As I signed off my radio show at Mississippi Blood Services at 6 p.m., I  rushed to make sure I made it home in time for … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Best of you

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

If I had to describe this morning with a single word, it would be “crisp.” The air was cool and dry.  My quadriceps and lungs burned, reminding me that I’m alive.  (When you’re running at 4:45 a.m., you sometimes have … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you enjoy this beautiful day!

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Believing in Disbelief

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Summer finally released its death grip from around Mississippi’s throat.  A cool breeze blew across the north Mississippi countryside as the sun and moon exchanged pleasantries. It was a celestial shift change.  Pink hues painted the sky’s eastern black canvas. … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: You can’t always get what you want.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The full moon played peek-a-boo behind the wool blanket of clouds above. I didn’t need the street lights to see this morning thanks to its luminescent greeting.  My legs, full of lactic acid from Sunday’s speed work, burned.  My mind … Continue reading →

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Halloween Free-For-All

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

BOO!  And good morning!

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Lucky

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Chris Kristo put on his lucky jersey, lucky socks and lucky underwear. He paused and looked at “game-day checklist.” Check. Check. Check. Then he went out to the garage and grabbed a six pack of lucky beers. He also plucked … Continue reading →

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