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Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey
20 for 20: Episode three — Ring of Truth
To mark my 20th year of being a cartoonist in Mississippi, I thought I’d dig out 20 tales from the past two decades. Some are funny. Some are serious. All tell the story of how I came to fall in … Continue reading
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20 for 20: Episode Two — You ain’t from around here
To mark my 20th year of being a cartoonist in Mississippi, I thought I’d dig out 20 tales from the past two decades. Some are funny. Some are serious. All tell the story of how I came to fall in … Continue reading
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20 for 20: Episode One — Me and J.C.
To mark my 20th year of being a cartoonist in Mississippi, I thought I’d dig out 20 tales from the past two decades. Some are funny. Some are serious. All tell the story of how I came to fall … Continue reading
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They say you want a revolution
“They say you want a revolution…” John Lennon Dr. John Bohstedt taught me about revolutions. A University of Tennessee history professor (and hero for stopping a mass shooter at his church in 2008), Bohstedt explored three revolutions in his World … Continue reading
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Rolling with the punches
So this was my day yesterday: I was eating my free breakfast at the hotel before my speech and managed to spray yogurt all over my jacket while opening the foil lid. Damn. I cleaned it off, regrouped and headed … Continue reading
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Sports = life. This weekend proved it.
A few thoughts on some of the sporting news over the weekend: Arnold Palmer was a class act and made golf cool. I remember my Dad being a fan — so naturally, I became one, too. Like Jack Nicklaus said, … Continue reading
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Out of your mind: Keeping people out of your head
There is scene in the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Snape is trying to teach Harry how to keep Voldemort out of his head (Occlumency). Harry and Voldemort are (spoiler alert) connected via the scar … Continue reading
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Fifteen years ago:
Fifteen years ago, thousands of innocent people were slaughtered before our eyes on live television. Fifteen years ago, we sat stunned as the world changed violently. Fifteen years ago, first responders ran toward the burning buildings, not away from it. … Continue reading
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The best money I’ve spend is for:
The best money I’ve spent is for: 1. One diamond ring and gold wedding band. 2. A tux 3. Running shoes 4. Books 5. All the drawing paper and pens I’ve bought. 6. Money I’ve sunk into my dogs (and … Continue reading
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When going through Hell
He’s one of the most positive people I know — and he’s in pain. His marriage is unraveling, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. As we sat at the table, I could see hurt in his eyes. If I had three … Continue reading
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