Monthly Archives: January 2014

Southern Snow

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I got to work at 6:30 this morning as the snow started really accumulating. Put on my hoodie and went for a brief walk around Jackson. Here are a few photos of our dusting of snow.      

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey
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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog Day #10

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Today was my last workout for the week. Have to go to a funeral tomorrow — and considering the circumstances, I’d rather workout. My best friend’s mom died of cancer.  So it will be a sad day. But one where … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Life of Mrs. Brown

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

My best friend Randy’s mom died of cancer this week. And as you know, when you’re in someone’s home as a 16-year-old, your friend’s mom becomes your mom.  I can hear her voice and see Randy and I running into … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 9

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

OK, you’ve done the work for two weeks now.  You’re sore but you’re starting to see some improvement.  Maybe the warm-up run isn’t as painful.  You’re recovering a little bit quicker.  The treadmill isn’t quite as daunting. Each step you … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of the Oak: How a lone tree taught me about life

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

It started with a small acorn.  Maybe the acorn dropped from a bird. Or it maybe it fell and rolled down the nearby steep hill.  The warm sun and giving rains lit a spark inside of it, nourishing it as … Continue reading →

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A few random thoughts on blustery Tuesday

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

If I don’t argue with you, it doesn’t mean I can’t defend my point of view. I just don’t want to argue with you. Sometimes you hit a rock and you sink. But most of the time, it just pushes … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 8

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Homework. Saturday I ran 10 miles. Sunday I did an intense workout at Madison Central’s football stadium. And I did both of them with my sons. It was more than just a workout. It was… Homework. I did a plank … Continue reading →

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My favorite Bert Case cartoons

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Legendary WLBT anchor/reporter Bert Case not only covered the news. Sometimes he WAS the news.  These are my four favorite Bert cartoons from over the years. My second-favorite all-time cartoon (after 9/11 Eagle head) is the Bert/Fordice retirement cartoon. I’m … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 7

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve paid off my Christmas debt.  No, I’m not talking about my credit card bill.  I’m talking about those added pounds I packed on over the Holidays. We weighed in today and I’m down eight pounds.  I started at 222 … Continue reading →

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