Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

She always had a smile

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I thought is was cool that we had a local celebrity living around the corner from us. Amy and I had just moved into our new house and the celebrity was WLBT anchor Sherri Hilton. She and her husband Ken … Continue reading →

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What I’ve learned from working retail

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The last few years, I’ve gone from working the “8-hour day with a long lunch” model to more of a retail one. It has changed how I approach my workflow and structure my day. If I’m not hustling, my family … Continue reading →

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Tedx Jackson: I’m still trying to wrap my brain around it.

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m still trying to wrap my brain around it. There have been 10,000 Tedx Talks all across the globe. They’ve been held 49 states and even Antarctica and Mount Everest. But never in Mississippi — until yesterday. And I emceed … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I like Halloween. I love Christmas. But I cherish Thanksgiving. And it’s not just because of the food (oh the glorious food!). Thanksgiving is the one holiday we should celebrate everyday (just not the food part, though. I already struggle … Continue reading →

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Stanley Ryan’s Revenge: A Halloween Tale

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The first morning rays of Halloween haunted their way through the bedroom’s curtains like happy ghosts. Stanley Ryan opened one eye and then another. There was nothing spooky about this morning: He felt great. In fact, he woke up feeling … Continue reading →

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Paying a dream forward

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I was in a gym surrounded by first graders. Part of me feared someone would blow a conch shell and the whole group would rush me. But they didn’t. They sat patiently as the rest of the classes walked in. … Continue reading →

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#Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Let your heart win.

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

My son was glum last night between his guitar and soccer practices. I asked what was bugging him and he said he was tired. “I push myself harder than some of the other kids.” I smiled and said, “Really?” He … Continue reading →

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#Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Ups and Downs

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Let’s do a quick physical inventory: 1. Sore from Thursday’s leg day. Check. 2. Sore from Saturday’s 16-mile run. Check again. 3. Mentally whipped because of some family stuff. Check once again. So I went into this morning’s workout mentally, … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Healing

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The day Bill Duval thought would be his greatest victory turned into the day of his greatest defeat. For nearly 20 years, Bill had dutifully reported to his bank branch in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. And every morning his routine had … Continue reading →

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Life is easier with a running partner

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Saturdays are my long-run day. And today, I didn’t feel like running. But I knew I had to — this week had been too much. My mind, body and soul were exhausted. So on paper it didn’t make sense: Why … Continue reading →

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