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Daily Blog – Nov. 4

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Anniversaries are a natural time to look back and reflect. Good ones, like your wedding anniversary, are joyous occasions filled with celebrations and fun. Negative ones — days when bad things happen in your life — aren’t so fun.  Scabs … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 3

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m watching the Occupy Oakland protests erupt into violence and am thinking about the times we live in.  They are tough.  Trust me, I know. And for that reason, I kind of get where the protestors are coming from.  Kind … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 1

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

New morning. New day. New month. New chance. I had a dream last night about my life that was so vivid that I ended up screaming in my sleep.  If that isn’t a sign that a few things need to … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Oct. 31

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I woke up ten minutes before my alarm was supposed to go off. It was cold and the covers were warm (and did I mention it’s Monday?!?)  Temptation whispered in my ear,”Just a few more minutes of sleep…” I got … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog — Oct. 30, 2011

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Right now, thousands of runners are running through the streets of Washington, D.C. as part of the Marine Corps Marathon. Last year that was me.  This year I’m fat and out of shape. The difference a year makes. They question … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog Oct. 29

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

We lean another ladder against the wrong wall And climb high to the highest rung, to shake fists at the sky From Nickel Creek’s song  Reason Why Leaning your ladder against the wall. How many of us have done that? … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog — October 28

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Tired Ever been so tired that you just wanted to stop and sit down?  I have. In fact, I felt that way this morning. This time last year I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. It was 26.2 … Continue reading →

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Oct. 27 Daily Log

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The idea for the short story Tiffany Jesus was a gift.  I wanted to write something last night but could not think of anything. When I woke up this morning, the image of a small church in Vermont where I had … Continue reading →

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Oct. 25 Daily Log

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Take the high road. Your opponent is capable of making themselves look bad without your help. Stay positive. Stay classy.  When you have someone messing with you, make them make the first mistake. Don’t stoop to their level.  The smell … Continue reading →

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Oct. 24 Daily Log

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Woke up with a rotten cold.  Fought it all day yesterday and I’ve officially lost the battle. My immune system was too run down to fight it off. I woke up at 4:59 a .m. and dreamed of calling in … Continue reading →

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