Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Bootstraps and R.I.C.E.

I read a fascinating piece on Time.com at 4:30 this morning.  It’s written by Noliwe Rooks and it’s titled “The Myth of Bootstrapping.”  She talked about how politicians love to talk about “pulling yourself by your bootstraps” — and then … Continue reading →

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Home

In Mississippi, compasses don’t point toward North. They point toward home. But the question is, how do you exactly define “home?” Some say it’s where the heart is. Others claim it’s where their mama is. And others will insist it’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Free-For-All

Good afternoon!  Just got back from speaking.  Sorry I did not post this morning.

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Saturday Free-For-All

Good morning! Hope you have a great day!

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Cancer Thriver

I just finished reading an interesting article about how the term “cancer survivor”  belittles those who didn’t survive the disease.”  And I have to admit I was a little stunned by it at first. I’ve never considered “cancer survivor” to … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: The Election

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CARTOON: Bloodsucker

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Tornado Damage on the Trace

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Random thoughts

The latest West Nile news has us all on edge — two more deaths in Mississippi and 19 more cases. I’ve always sworn that “Mississippi” is Native American for “thick and swarming with mosquitoes.” Now, with the huge spike in … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fat Blog: Crazy

Got in late from the radio remote in Northeast Mississippi.  Real late. Didn’t get to sleep until around midnight.  4:15 a.m. came early.  VERY early. I got up, shook off the sleep and ran 3.26 miles this morning.  I squeezed … Continue reading →

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