Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

The Mississippi’s Secret

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The amorous couple’s bed was hitting the motel wall in three-quarter time. Thunka thunk thunk thunk — the lonely man in the next room grabbed the TV remote and turned up the volume. Bradley Smathers longed to be home and … Continue reading →

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The Devil, the Angel and Captain Warr

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, storms normally come from the direction of  New Orleans. Today, however, the gunmetal gray clouds blew in rapidly from Mobile. As he watched them, the hair on the man’s leathery neck stood on end. As … Continue reading →

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Saturday Free-For-All

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Have a great three-day weekend!

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CARTOON: The grownup ice cream truck

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey
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A few thoughts after Isaac

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

A few rambling thoughts in no particular order: 1. The utility companies are once again doing a great job. OK, I am biased. My power stayed on. But you really don’t know what a big deal that is to me. … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: New priorities

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

I chose not to run this morning. I know, I know — you’re thinking, “That Ramsey is a lazy as a sack of whale vomit.” Please, please, I beg you; Forgive me. I had a tube shoved down my throat … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

See? I told you we’d make it. Happy Friday!

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CARTOON: Isaac

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey
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The perils of being a grown up

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

In 1973, Atlanta had one of its worst ice storms on record. Up to five inches of ice covered everything with a thick coating of glaze. It knocked down power lines and pine trees alike.  Some parts of my suburban … Continue reading →

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Isaac

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun is beginning to come up across Mississippi. Isaac, the obnoxious houseguest who won’t go away, continues to punch the Gulf Coast with surge and rain. The rest of the state is losing trees and electricity at a rapid … Continue reading →

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