Category Archives: Cancer

Lucky 13: Thirteen years ago today my life changed for the good

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

It had been a long day. Mississippians were voting on the State Flag– and somehow I was getting their angry phone calls. It was a hate-a-thon dripping with pissed-off anger.  People were mad. And I was their piñata. Lucky me. … Continue reading →

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In honor of April

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

After all the glamour and glitz of last night’s Academy Awards, I’m going to tell you about someone you probably don’t know.  She’s not a celebrity. Oh no, she’s more special than a celebrity. April DeLoach is a mom, an … Continue reading →

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Make the Undertaker Sorry

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

When I heard that my former coworker and Clarion-Ledger columnist Orley Hood died, a wave of sorrow crashed over me.  I thought of all the group lunches we had enjoyed at the Thai House. I remembered Orley’s stories. I felt blessed … Continue reading →

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On February 22, I will receive one of my greatest honors…

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The phone rang.  Which really wasn’t anything unusual. You see, it had been ringing all day .  It was April 17, 2001 and THAT was the day of the Mississippi Flag vote. And I’d be lying if I said the … Continue reading →

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How I replaced FEAR with H.O.P.E.

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey
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How am I celebrating World Cancer Day?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

How will I celebrate World Cancer Day? 1. Well, I woke up before my alarm clock again today. I think it was around 3:40 a.m. 2. I got ready and shaved. The water was cold and the blade drug across … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Life

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

One of my favorite movies is the Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Just in case you’re the one person on Earth who hasn’t seen it, it’s  the tale of how Clarence the Angel shows suicidal George Bailey  how … Continue reading →

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Banjo fights Cancer and Wins.

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey
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The Gift

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I woke up ten minutes before my alarm clock went off. Its big red numbers screamed 3:59 a.m. at me as I just stared at them. I couldn’t go back to sleep.  The silence of the morning accompanied me as … Continue reading →

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National Cancer Survivor’s Day

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun peeked into the window as I crawled out of bed — I always try to catch the gift of a sunrise. I wandered into the bathroom and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes. My shirt was off … Continue reading →

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