Monthly Archives: October 2014

#Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Pushing through at the end

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

When you run the Marine Corps Marathon, you must keep a 14-minute-a-mile pace to “Beat the Bridge.” Beating the bridge means you have to get to the 14th Street bridge over the Potomac River by a certain time or they … Continue reading →

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The Rose

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

“We’re all born the same way but there are a million ways to die.” Tall, thin and tired, Paul Slansky poured a handful on the dirt on the polished coffin and then rubbed his temples. Fifteen years of marriage, seven … Continue reading →

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Dare to Sail

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve always loved the analogy of chasing a dream being like sailing. You chart a course, set sail and head toward your dream. You have to work your butt off to adjust the sails, steer the boat and fight the … Continue reading →

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#Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: October 6, 2014

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

“I’m going to wear you out.” I’ve known Coach Clark for three years. He has never lied to us before. And he didn’t today. We started with 60 sit-ups. You had to hit each alternate knee with your opposite elbow. … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from Ole Miss’ and State’s success

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s hard to say when the recent low points were for Ole Miss and Mississippi State were but my guess would be the Rebel’s 2010 loss to Jacksonville State and the Bulldog’s 2004 loss to Maine. I could be wrong, … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: The heart

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

This will be regarded as one of — if not the — best weekend for football in Mississippi history. Congrats to Ole Miss and State for a big day.

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The Little Girl

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

“GO AWAY!” Marvin Hamill screamed as he sat up in his sleep. “LEAVE ME ALONE. I DIDN”T DO IT ON PURPOSE.” He had done this for the past 40 years. Marvin Hamill had a secret. And Susan Hamill couldn’t pry … Continue reading →

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The Grit that makes the Pearls

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

My thumb fumbled for the switch. I pushed it smartly to the right and a LED light began to glow red. I didn’t feel nervous — practice brings calm, I guess. I heard my speech teacher Dr. Faye Julian’s voice … Continue reading →

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The Flying Keys

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Meridian’s Al and Fred Key had a problem. The Great Depression had threatened Meridian’s airport and they weren’t going to allow it to close. So they did what they did best: They took to the air. And didn’t come back … Continue reading →

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Charlotte’s Chariot II

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

On paper, it’s a great story: Man from the Greatest Generation is reunited with the airplane (named after his girlfriend, who he has been married to for over 60 years) that he flew over the skies of Europe. In person, … Continue reading →

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