Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

The house with a steel beam

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

  After 49 1/2 years, my sisters and I are saying goodbye to our parent’s home. Last weekend, we went through the last things to make sure we hadn’t left any precious keepsakes behind. I’ll admit, it was tough. Much … Continue reading →

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Ah the stories we tell

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

A cold wind blew an even colder mist into my face. It felt like I was being stabbed by millions of little needles as I walked across the football field. I looked at my watch: 4:49 a.m. Ugh. Lactic acid, … Continue reading →

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More than a name on a stone: The Guy Brown Story

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

“He’s not at the top of the ladder, but he’s climbing.” Quote at the bottom of Guy Brown, Jr.’s yearbook photo Names are carved on a cold stone. Each name has a story behind it. But when the people who … Continue reading →

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Thank you!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Seven years ago tomorrow, I had a big career-change moment. It put me in fight-or flight-mode — and I’ve been in it ever since. While it hasn’t been easy at times, I will say that it has been the best … Continue reading →

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The Monsters

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Storm clouds painted downtown Jackson’s usually tan brick buildings a gloomy shade of gray.  As I walked to the office, I noticed familiar faces standing outside of an office building. It was the unemployment office and the faces belonged to … Continue reading →

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How to survive the 5%

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Fairly long post warning: The alarm went off at 3:52 (don’t ask me why I set it at such a random time — I just did). I rolled over and with the precision of a Swiss Watch, I reset it … Continue reading →

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The flight of the Avenger

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

The deck of the aircraft carrier pitches due to the rough South Pacific swells. You are a 19-year-old but have experienced enough hell to be 70. The hum of the starter gives way to the giant radial engine in front … Continue reading →

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Lesson from this morning’s workout

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day struggles that we don’t notice the world is changing around us. We’re like the frog who boiled in the pot — we think we’re comfy in a nice, warm hot tub … Continue reading →

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The smartest person in the room

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Next Sunday, I’ll be addressing Phi Kappa Phi’s induction ceremony at Ole Miss. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective honor society. That means that I will be talking to a room of full of people … Continue reading →

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Yes, Joyce Carol Oates, we read

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Joyce Carol Oates is a much better writer than I am. She’s much smarter than I am, too. But dang, she sure wrote a stupid Tweet. Carl Rollyson (who I am sure is thrilled to be part of this poop … Continue reading →

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