Monthly Archives: October 2013

Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 31

I’m not dead. I’ve just felt that way. I worked out Monday and pushed it hard. Yesterday, I woke up with some of the nastiest vertigo I’ve had in a long, long time.  My head was spinning like a top. … Continue reading

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MRBA Free-For-All

Good morning! Hope y’all had a good weekend!  

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Revenge of the Football Gods

In the South, there are two types of religions. In one, the faithful worship in churches on Sunday. And in the other, fans worship the football gods in stadiums on Friday and Saturday night. It’s a religion based on pride, violence … Continue reading

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The Plate

Four months after “The Storm,” Regina Robbins sifted through the remains of her home.  The Mississippi Sound had surged inland, reducing the small brick house into a pile of broken dreams and debris. She and the workers from St. Anthony’s … Continue reading

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 28

The alarm went off and I looked at the radar on my phone. No rain. All clear. I had to get out of bed. Actually, even if it had been pouring, my conscience would have pushed my feet to the … Continue reading

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Mural sketch for a stairwell

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Inkspots Blog: 10/16/13

The State Fairgrounds after the fair reminds me of the 26th of December: Nothing remains but some paper and a few left over decorations.  Once again, the Mississippi State Fair has come and gone. Another year has nearly passed. It … Continue reading

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: 10 Truths About Exercise

1. Burpees never get easier. Ever. 2. Ibuprofen and ice are your friend. 3. Getting up early to exercise gives you more energy (which you need to get up early and exercise.) 4. If we could see ourselves doing bear crawls, … Continue reading

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Monsters

My son and I were watching the local news and he turned to me and said, “All the news has on it is one shooting after another. I guess monsters really do exist.” I looked at him and felt a … Continue reading

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 26

I had an epiphany while in the weight room this morning. Of course, it was nearly 30-years too late for my football career, but I think it’s a pretty astute observation (particularly for 5 a.m.) : Football games are won … Continue reading

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