Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

The Ex-Patriots

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The late March Mississippi humidity was as thick as the sugar in his sweet tea.  Pollen swirled around in dust devil on the sidewalk, signaling a change of seasons. Conn Hurley was a million miles away from Dublin, Ireland.  But … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Saturday

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Goal weight: 195 Today’s Weight: 215 My hamstrings are extremely tight — a problem I had a few years ago. It took me several weeks to get past the tightness and pain back then.  I can’t afford that to happen … Continue reading →

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Saturday Free-For-All

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! What’s up?

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Raising the Bar

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The stale air hung low like fog clinging to the city’s harbor.  The nicotine had stained the bar’s wallpaper, which had released from its glue in several places.  Neon beer signs gave the dark room an eerie glow. Bright light … Continue reading →

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What’s it like to survive cancer?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

“I could answer that it’s awesome to be a cancer survivor. That I appreciate the sunrise even more. Or that I’m thankful to get to watch my children grow up. Those are all so very true. But if you honestly … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fat Blog: Day 36

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. Today’s Weight: 210 lbs. People ask me all the time, “Do you follow Dave Ramsey’s advice?” The honest answer: Yup. I follow both my dad’s and my cousin’s advice.  (Both are Dave Ramsey and are great … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you have a great day!  I ran nearly four miles in the pouring rain this morning.  (proof I’m not that bright).

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fat Blog: Day 35

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. Today’s weight: 211 lbs. By the fifth (of eight) station, my legs started to cramp. The last time my legs did that was mile 20 of the Marine Corps Marathon. Let’s just say it was an … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning!  It’s 3:49, the pollen is thick and the moon is full. It’s the start of another great day.

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Spring

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

I walked a path I’ve walked over 500 times:  From my desk, I head down the back stairs to the back door to the corner of West and Pearl Street. From there, I walk past the Electric Building, The Federal … Continue reading →

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