Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Hurricane survival list

Just a few things you’ll need in your “Hurricane Isaac Survival Kit:” 1. Water: Unless you are Kevin Costner in Waterworld and can drink your own pee, you need a gallon of water per person per day. Or something like … Continue reading

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Scars

Feel that burning sensation? I do. It’s our scars. Those deep, ugly ones we received seven years ago when Hurricane Katrina blasted ashore. Recovery is a funny word.  It means getting back to normal.  Yeah right, “normal.”  We didn’t go … Continue reading

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Monday Free-For-All

The track continues to shift west. Don’t wish a hurricane on anyone but don’t want to the Gulf Coast wiped out, either.  Jackson will be on the “dirty” side of the storm, giving up heavy rain, winds and tornadoes.  Should … Continue reading

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Sunday Free-For-All

Good morning! What’s up?

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The Eagle has landed

He leapt from the ladder and plunged toward the lunar surface. His boots landed firmly, leaving footprints for eternity. Can you imagine what he was thinking? The feeling of accomplishment he must have felt? Standing on the moon and looking … Continue reading

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Neil Armstrong

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Lance Armstrong 2

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Saturday Free-For-All

Good morning! Hope you have a good weekend!

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Lance Armstrong

So the United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) finally caught its white whale. The anti-doping agency has pursued seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong with Captain Ahab-like persistence; and last night, Armstrong cried uncle. While he still denies he cheated, … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Looking for a sign

Goal weight: 185 lbs. At mile 1.3 of my run, there is a short gravel road that takes you to a small lake.  At the end of it is a spillway for the lake’s dam. And right next to the … Continue reading

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