Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Life’s True Treasures

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Dozens of travelers hustled between airport gates. A lone business traveler sat at the end of a bar and barked at his wife on a cell phone.  The bartender, trying not to eavesdrop, couldn’t help but hear every word.  The … Continue reading →

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Cancer Survivor’s Day

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Today’s National Cancer Survivor’s Day — but it has been pretty much a normal day for me. You see, once you’ve had the disease, everyday is cancer survivor’s day. I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma 13 years ago.  But I … Continue reading →

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The Pacific Ghost

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The sound of a motor awakened Stanley Wilson. He hadn’t heard a motor in at least a decade.  Then it had been low-flying plane buzzing the island. Was this a dream? It had to be a dream. But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun flickered across the reservoir like a tongue of fire. The humidity was thick and my legs felt thicker. I really didn’t feel comfortable until mile two — and by then, my legs had rubbed raw. But I kept … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you’re having a great Memorial Day!  

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Arlington

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Because of the pain killers, the travel time between Afghanistan, Germany and Walter Reed National Medical Center seemed like it took 10 minutes. Lieutenant Frank Lowry IV dipped in and out of the fog of a narcotic consciousness. The last … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 22, 2014 — The Next Level

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I think my low point was in January 2012.  The wheels had come off my career in November 2010, causing me to both physically and mentally break down. I was working two jobs, was trying not to get fired from … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The Lesson

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Built during the Great War, refurbished during the Gulf War, the college History building smelled like dank wood and hopes of a better future.  Inside one of its lecture halls was an mini-session American History class (down to seven members … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 21, 2014

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

A great attitude is like bacon. It makes everything better.  The trick is, how do you get through at day when your attitude isn’t as good as it should be? The secret lies with those who surround you.  Mine has … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: May 20, 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I tweaked my left Achilles tendon this morning. Tearing or ripping an Achilles tendon, for someone my age, is the equivalent of a senior breaking a hip  (it’s hard to come back from.) I was doing football drills and went … Continue reading →

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