Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Make it Happen

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

The boys were home last weekend along with my nephew and his lovely bride. We hung out and watched some football. It was a nice Saturday. With the help of my youngest son, I got out the fire pit and … Continue reading →

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$#*^ and other words of wisdom

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

It was the early 1970s. Dad had rescued an old red pickup truck from the woods of a golf course with the intention of restoring it. It was a 1953 Ford — which would be like us rescuing a truck … Continue reading →

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The Prism

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

Voices in the bar dimmed to a low murmur as a man slowly drained his drink. A lone beam of sunlight penetrated the smoke, passing through the bar’s smoke and refracting into a rainbow on the wood in front of … Continue reading →

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What I have learned from back surgery.

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

1. Take naps. I didn’t until recently and it caused me more pain than I should have had because I stood on my feet for hours at a time, walked and hardly ever sat. This caused my muscles to tighten … Continue reading →

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You have been forged like iron into steel. My speech to the class of 2021.

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

Congratulations. You followed the plan, did the work and now you’re about to receive that sacred piece of paper that shows it. I know everyone here today to support you is proud. But I hope you are proud of yourself, … Continue reading →

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Marshall Ramsey: The Rodeo Comes To Town

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, who had a severe case of COVID-19, wants to delay the 2021 Legislative Session. Speaker Philip Gunn, who had a milder case, wants to go forward with the session.

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2020’s MVP? Most Valuable Pets

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

I don’t have any pull when it comes to the Time Person of the Year, but if I did, I’d nominate our pets. Yes I know, I can name lots of people who are equally deserving (if I were to … Continue reading →

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Work: A Love Story

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

When I was in college, I wanted to become an editorial cartoonist. I had drawn cartoons while in high school and when I hit the campus of the University of Tennessee, I started trying to figure out how to become … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2020 — 75 Years after the end of World War 2.

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

You had grown up during the Great Depression, a hellish time of economic collapse and sacrifice. You saw your parents struggle and maybe even were separated from them. All that you thought was normal wasn’t anymore. While FDR said that … Continue reading →

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Because it is home

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

I am fairly awkward when I meet famous people. I usually don’t know what to say and what I say comes out wrong. Not sure why that is — it just is. Recently, I met Archie and Olivia Manning, who … Continue reading →

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