Monthly Archives: February 2013

Saturday Free-For-All

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

As the Northeast deals with Nemo. We’re having a nice day. 

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SHORT STORY: The Final Destination

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The early morning heat and humidity had cleared out by the time the small commuter jet pushed away from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. The occupant of seat 4A, a man in a bright Hawaiian shirt, looked out the window at the puddles … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The connection

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Taking your shoes off in security, the sweaty crotch grabs and the nekkid scanner were bad enough. But the worst thing about flying post-9/11 was the fact that your family couldn’t meet you at the gate. There was nothing quite … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Day 19

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

For over a month now, I’ve been going into Jackson State University’s Walter Payton Center and working out with Paul Lacoste’s Fit4Change. I’ve tried to chronicle some of the high points and low points.  I’ve battled through injury, fatigue, attitude … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning!  Off the Greenwood for a noon speech today. And some other great projects.  So I’ve been at work nice and early today.  

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SHORT STORY: Bullseye

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Thwump!!! The arrow missed the bullseye, hitting far to the right. “You’re off your A-game today.” After commenting on his friend’s errant shot, the man in the black shirt pulled back his arrow and let it fly. Thwump!!!  It hit … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Day 18

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

They were folded neatly and lined up in a row.  Since we were the second group, they were already covered with dust. I swear us pushing them is how Jackson State cleans the gym floor. They were towels.  And I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Worked out bright and early and then had to go back home to take my son to school for his club. Got stuck in rush hour traffic. Not sure how people do that every day. I prefer driving … Continue reading →

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Why I love college football

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Somewhere, someone will sign who wasn’t highly recruited. While other football recruits will get the glory, he’ll be thankful he gets a chance.  He’ll fax his letter of intent to the one university who wanted him. It may not be … Continue reading →

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BLOG: National Signing Day

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Well, the phone isn’t ringing today. I won’t be sending a fax.  No official commitments.  For the 27th year, I won’t be signing on National Signing Day. Excuse me as I deal with the disappointment.     OK, I’m over … Continue reading →

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