Monthly Archives: August 2012

Levity in the face of the storm

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

“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

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey
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On this eve before the seventh anniversary of Katrina

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

With tomorrow being the seventh anniversary of Katrina, it’s easy to make comparisons between Katrina and Isaac. But Isaac is a very different storm — and we live in a very different time.  Isaac doesn’t pack the wind of Katrina, … Continue reading →

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When things get bad…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

It is Monday afternoon and I can’t tell you where Isaac is going to come ashore. Even the experts at the National Hurricane Center are struggling with its forecast track.  The computer models have taken the storm consistently to the … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: Discovery of a landmass

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey
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Hurricane survival list

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

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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