Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

CARTOON: Isaac

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The perils of being a grown up

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

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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Thursday Free-For-All

Hope everyone is safe and sound and has an uneventful day as Isaac throws a fit on top of us today.

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CARTOON: The linemen

Drew this on Sept. 7, 2005 (after Katrina) but I think it still fits today. Bless everyone working to get the lights back on.

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CARTOON: One Mississippi, Two Mississippi

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Levity in the face of the storm

As I write this, the Hurricane Issac is hammering the Gulf Coast and dumping rain on South Mississippi.  Here in Central Mississippi, we watch and wait, wondering if and when we’ll get the rain.  My hurricane preparations are ready. I … Continue reading

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Finding a little humor

“I bet you are carving your name and phone number in my back.” “I hope I have a melanoma on the other side so I can get rid of my love handles.” “Could you give me a chin while you’re … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Against the Wind

I know, I know. You just read the headline and are humming some Bob Seger.  I am, too.  But it doesn’t seem like yesterday. And it wasn’t long ago.  It was this morning.  I got up at 4:15 a.m., checked … Continue reading

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CARTOON: The Anniversary Gift

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