Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Runoff

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I don’t live in the City of Jackson — but I agree with soon-to-be former Mayor Harvey Johnson, it’s the trunk of a tree. How it goes, the whole area goes.  I’ve worshiped in Jackson, volunteered in Jackson, worked in … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 10

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Gassers. Core work. Gassers. Core work. Gassers. Core work. Jumping Jacks. Shuffles. Push ups. Shuffles. High Knees. Shuffles. Mile run (Mile +, actually). It was an hour of trying to catch your breath. Today was about staying in motion.  We … Continue reading →

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Moore, Oklahoma

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

All around Mississippi this morning, our scars are burning. Scars on our bodies, our landscape and our hearts. We watch the devastating scenes from Oklahoma and we pray. We see parents living our worst nightmares — children found dead buried … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It is a big election day in Jackson.  If you live in the city, go vote. This is a very, very important election for the the city’s future. Here’s a nice shot I took yesterday.

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Listening to their sergeants

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I looked out at the kids in the Hilton ballroom and thought about the changes they were about to face. “Kids” might not be the right word because even though they were 18, they just had made a decision that … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 9

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I woke up at 4:09 and wanted to sleep in so badly.  I painted for 12 hours yesterday (after running nine miles) and, believe it or not, I was freakin’ sore (I must have gone up and down the ladder … Continue reading →

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Monday Free-For-All

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you have an amazing week.

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Sunday Free-For-All

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning. Hope you enjoy this nice, humid day.

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Saturday Free-For-All

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! What’s up?!? It’s good to be home today. Will be emceeing the Dragon boat regatta today at the Reservoir.

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Falling from the Delta Sky

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

This is sequel to the short stories “Above the Delta Sky” and “Beneath the Delta Sky” From the book, Fried Chicken & Wine. A tiny lone yellow crop duster soared above the dark green fields of the Mississippi Delta.  Its … Continue reading →

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