Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

An ad for the Marine Corps Marathon just popped up in my feed and I had to smile. I consider that race, which I ran to raise money for the Melanoma Research Foundation in 2010, as the starting point of … Continue reading →

A few years ago, our neighborhood switched to decorative mailboxes. Originally, we had plain black mailboxes, which were durable but not super attractive. The new ones? They were purty. Real purty. They were/are also super fragile. I’m on my second … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon the online resumé of a person who died a couple of years ago. On paper, this person looked amazing. I knew her well enough to know that some of the things were exaggerations but for the most … Continue reading →

Journalism 361: Editorial Cartooning Fall 2019 3 Credit Hours Monday 4–6:30 p.m. Instructor: Marshall Ramsey, Editor-At-Large for Mississippi and Syndicated Cartoonist Contact information: mramsey@mississippitoday.org Course Description:  Two-time Pulitzer Finalist Editorial Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey introduces students to the issues and newsmakers … Continue reading →

Last evening, I stood on the slight hill overlooking the Mississippi Sound and the Pass Christian Marina. The setting sun painted the horizon a light orange as a slight breeze blew the smell of fried seafood across the road. I … Continue reading →

What you feed your mind is as important as what you feed your body — both have a direct impact on your body and your health. If you consume conspiracies, negativity and seek out trauma, it’ll manifest and affect your … Continue reading →

Last night, Amy and I watched a 9/11 documentary on the History Channel. It showed events at the World Trade Center from the perspectives of multiple New Yorkers who were filming the attack. While it was horrific to watch all … Continue reading →