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Action by action

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Marshall Ramsey

“You have to assemble your life yourself, action by action.” – Marcus Aurelius I had a dream the other night that I was back in college. I was in the same dorm and even had the same freshman roommate. But this … Continue reading →

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Paradise on a Cold, Cloudy Day

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Marshall Ramsey

The Florida Panhandle has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Its white sand makes the water a beautiful, translucent green color. It’s a place that pops off of postcards. Last weekend, the weather was definitely not from … Continue reading →

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SNJ (T-6 Texan)

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Marshall Ramsey
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One person can change your world.

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Marshall Ramsey

One person can totally change your life and give you everything. Continue reading →

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Trying to Reason with Tornado Season

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Marshall Ramsey

My hatred of tornadoes developed at a very early age. Atlanta’s weather pattern in the early 1970’s was particularly sucky (pun intended). On March 24, 1975, an EF-3 tornado hit Georgia’s governor’s mansion. One went over our house, too, ripping … Continue reading →

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The Finest Gift: A Christmas Story

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

“You look handsome.” Rusty Randolph’s mother used spit to try to tame his cowlick. The seven-year-old’s wild blonde hair shot toward the cold, night sky. “C’mon MOM!” Rusty protested. It was really more than having spit used as hair product … Continue reading →

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Make it Happen

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

The boys were home last weekend along with my nephew and his lovely bride. We hung out and watched some football. It was a nice Saturday. With the help of my youngest son, I got out the fire pit and … Continue reading →

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$#*^ and other words of wisdom

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

It was the early 1970s. Dad had rescued an old red pickup truck from the woods of a golf course with the intention of restoring it. It was a 1953 Ford — which would be like us rescuing a truck … Continue reading →

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What I have learned from back surgery.

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

1. Take naps. I didn’t until recently and it caused me more pain than I should have had because I stood on my feet for hours at a time, walked and hardly ever sat. This caused my muscles to tighten … Continue reading →

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You have been forged like iron into steel. My speech to the class of 2021.

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Marshall Ramsey

Congratulations. You followed the plan, did the work and now you’re about to receive that sacred piece of paper that shows it. I know everyone here today to support you is proud. But I hope you are proud of yourself, … Continue reading →

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