Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Trying to Reason with Pollen Season

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

When I was a kid, I had food allergies out the…um, ear. I couldn’t eat chocolate, drink orange juice, drink whole milk — being a kid sucked. Then one day, I grew out of them. Hallelujah, pass the Hersheys. Then … Continue reading →

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The Land of Peace

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s like someone redecorated Hell. Budding trees, blooming flowers and singing birds masked the death that occurred there so long ago. Killing grounds are now beautiful meadows and forests. Grass and trees sway silently in the wind, like sentinels guarding … Continue reading →

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Microwave spies

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey
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It’s the Little Things

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Andy Andrews is one of the funniest people I’ve met (well, I’ve met him via an interview and some e-mail conversations). He’s also one the most observant people I’ve come across as well. Andy is an author, speaker and stand-up … Continue reading →

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Doing things out of love

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

My son recently spent a little time down at the Mississippi Capitol. He and his older brother are politically aware (wonder how that happened) and I enjoy their views on the world. One morning, while we were driving to the … Continue reading →

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At what point will you quit?

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

At what point will you quit? It’s something we really don’t know until we are pushed to the wall. Some people let go nearly immediately. Yet others possess an iron will. They fight on even in the face of insane … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Mind Right

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Mental mistakes. I made a ton of mental mistakes this morning. I guess my mind is on other things. But I screwed up a couple of times royally during my workout. Ugh. I don’t see or hear well while I … Continue reading →

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The Storyteller’s storyteller

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

I interviewed Bill Ferris yesterday. He’s an amazing man who has had an amazing career being the storyteller of storytellers. He grew up on a farm southeast of Vicksburg and has been honored internationally for his work as an author, … Continue reading →

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Romantical movies from the perspective of an old married guy

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

My friend Katie Eubanks wrote a great list of Valentine’s Day movies (check out clarionledger.com). So I figured I’d add a few from the perspective of a long-time married guy. 1. Empire Strikes Back. Leia: “I love you.” Han: “I … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fatigue

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

I write about the 4 a.m. Wake-Up Club on the days I work out — and let me tell you a little secret: I loathe getting up at 4 a.m. (3:50 most days). But I do it because my boot … Continue reading →

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